One of the largest storage areas in many homes is often wasted because of poor access. The area is the attic, which in some cases must be reached by crawling through a tiny trapdoor in the ceiling of ...

Q: I have an attic that runs the entire length of the house. The peak of the roof is high enough to allow me to stand up in the space. The obvious storage opportunities have me foaming at the mouth.

Without an attic ladder or set of stairs, a home’s attic usually has untapped potential. Homeowners know it’s up there, but it’s a hassle to access for storage, much less use as a living space.