1. Access Attic Place the ladder below the attic access door. Wearing eye protection, gloves, breathing protection and long sleeves and pants, enter the attic with the flashlight and the work light.

A: Yes, a larger access opening to the attic is a viable option. Yes, there are potential structural issues you may face, but they aren't insurmountable. And yes, this is a do-it-yourself project ...

Many homes have attic access doors that lead from the conditioned space rather than the garage, porch or other unconditioned area. If your home has this indoor access, make sure it seals tightly.

Many homes have attic access doors that lead from the conditioned space rather than the garage, porch or other unconditioned area. If your home has this indoor access, make sure it seals tightly.

When I moved into my home, the attic cover was just a 20-by-22-inch piece of plywood resting on uneven molding. First, I stuck thick adhesive-backed foam weatherstripping on the top of the molding.