Attics are one of the cheapest areas to remodel, according to a report in Smart Money. One reason, notes a builder cited in the article, is that "You already have the roof over them." Which isn't to say that the project is necessarily a bargain. The average cost of a full attic conversion is $50,000. Still, if your attic is big enough, attic conversions can be a nice way to add space. Smart Money provides a quick look at several attic conversions, ranging in price from $20,000 to $300,000, which you can look at here.
But if you would just like to make your attic a little more accessible and turn it into a storage site, you don't have to spend anywhere near that kind of money. The best place to start such a project is with this article on how to assess the storage potential of your attic.
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