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Recent Examples of attics
Projects such as additions, finished attics, basements and other substantial improvements have resulted in measurable increases in assessed value.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
While most of us can tackle tidying up our homes every so often, that just might involve stashing stuff in closets, attics, garages, craft rooms, and storage sheds.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas, including basements, crawl spaces, attics, garages and cabinets.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Additionally, decorations made of thin plastics, foam, or fabric don’t age well in hot attics, often melting, crumbling, or attracting pests.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
The company still recommends prioritizing proper heating and insulation in areas like basements, attics and exterior walls.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
These air leaks around windows, doors and attics can waste up to 30% of heat.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci,kamaron McNair,sarah Agostino, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Many homes have pipes running in attics, basements and crawl spaces — spaces that often are not heated.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Once inside, mice can nest behind walls, in insulation, or in attics, remaining hidden while continuing to reproduce.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
While most of us can tackle tidying up our homes every so often, that just might involve stashing stuff in closets, attics, garages, craft rooms, and storage sheds.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas, including basements, crawl spaces, attics, garages and cabinets.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Additionally, decorations made of thin plastics, foam, or fabric don’t age well in hot attics, often melting, crumbling, or attracting pests.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
The company still recommends prioritizing proper heating and insulation in areas like basements, attics and exterior walls.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
These air leaks around windows, doors and attics can waste up to 30% of heat.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci,kamaron McNair,sarah Agostino, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Many homes have pipes running in attics, basements and crawl spaces — spaces that often are not heated.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Once inside, mice can nest behind walls, in insulation, or in attics, remaining hidden while continuing to reproduce.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attics
lofts
Noun
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With 65 bedrooms, 20 apartments and four lofts, the range of accommodations suits groups of varying sizes.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The room itself has a low ceiling, like most tiny house lofts, and a double bed, with a skylight in the ceiling.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Attics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attics. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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