Many homes have attics that are not used in any way except to throw some old boxes or Christmas decorations in.
There are many projects that you can do yourself that will enhance this space and make it much more usable area.
This article will take a look at a more convenient way to enhance your attic.
One do-it-yourself project that you can accomplish is to install a sliding latter system in your attic.
There are many good reasons to have convenient access to your attic.
Surprisingly many homes have little access to their attic space.
The first step to creating stairs is enhance the size of the entrance area in order to accommodate the sliding stairs.
You want to use a chalk line to outline the measurements of the opening.
Once you know the size of the ladder that will be going into the opening you will be ready to begin your project.
You can usually purchase stair kit's at your local home improvement stores.
These kits will have directions and size measurements on them that will give you a good indication of what you will need to do to prepare the attic entrance to properly secure the ladder.
The last touch one can do once your stairs are installed is to put molding around the opening to enhance the look.
With adequate access to your attic - you will be able to make a much more useful storage area out of it.
This is just one of many do-it-yourself projects that you can do to enhance your home.