32 SEPTEMBER 2019 FAMILYHANDYMAN.COMH
aving attic space
above your garage just
about doubles your
storage options. But carrying
stuff up the ladder is a hassle
and can be dangerous.
An attic lift makes the chore
safe and effortless. You can
even store things like a lawn
mower or snow blower
that you wouldn’t think of
hauling up a ladder.
A lift is easy to install if
your garage has the right
bones, and it uses
power you likely
already have. We’ll
tell you what you
need to know
before you buy
and walk you
through the
installation.BY MIKE BERNER
Send heavy loads to the attic—with the press of a button
ATTIC LIFT
WHAT IT TAKES
TIME
1 dayCOST
$2,600SKILL LEVEL
BeginnerTOOLS
Reciprocating saw, circular saw,
framing square, tape measure, level,
wrench or socket set, drill/driver