Provided your attic isn’t haunted with ghosts or infested with bats, it can be a perfect place to store seasonal or rarely-used items. Setting up your attic to become a storage space may take a few days, but once it is finished, it doesn’t need much maintenance. The Attic Setup Checklist is a simple one-page document to guide you through changing your attic into an efficient storage space.
How to use the Attic Setup Checklist
Ensuring the safety of the attic is priority number one. Many attics in warmer areas of the world are smaller and flimsier because they aren’t utilized often. Have a professional assess it to make sure nothing will fall through. Then, begin cleaning thoroughly as dark, humid places are breeding grounds for bacteria and bugs.
Go through your home filling your storage bins with items that are too sentimental to throw out (such as a wedding dress or baby clothes) and seasonal items (warm jackets and boots). Label each box with what is inside to avoid later confusion. During this process, you may toss items that you find no use for.
Finally, bring the boxes to the attic and arrange them so that you can navigate from the front of the attic to the back without moving heavy boxes. From there, all you need to do is dust and clean the attic every 3 to 6 months (depending on ventilation.
Tips on using the Attic Setup Checklist
- Absolutely do not avoid cleaning the attic. Mildew, rats, and other unfavorable attackers can destroy boxes and their contents.
- Avoid tossing up individual items throughout the year into the attic. These piles will build up quickly and create a bigger mess.
- Install lighting in the attic if it does not have any. Attics can be pretty spooky in the dark.