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.

Dear James: I store stuff in the attic, but it's difficult to get up through the opening in the closet ceiling. Is a permanent folding ladder easy to install myself? — Kristin L. Dear Kristin: People ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Attic ladders provide an easy path of access to your attic through a weather-sealed port in the attic floor. The ladders are ...