So, winter's creeping up again and I'm finally fed up with the cold draft coming from my attic hatch. Every year I tell myself I'll fix it, and every year I just shove a towel or blanket up there and call it good enough. But honestly, it's not working anymore. My heating bill is getting ridiculous, and I'm pretty sure half the heat is escaping right through that stupid attic door.
I took a closer look yesterday, and it's basically just a thin piece of plywood sitting loosely in the frame. No insulation, no weather stripping, nothing. I mean, no wonder it's freezing in that hallway. I've seen some DIY videos online about adding foam board insulation or weather stripping around the edges, but I'm not exactly handy. Like, I can handle basic stuff, but if it involves complicated cutting or measuring, um... let's just say my track record isn't great.
Has anyone tackled something like this before? Is there a simple kit or product you recommend that's easy to install without needing a ton of tools or skills? Or maybe some clever trick you've used yourself? I'm open to anything at this point—just tired of feeling like I'm heating the attic instead of my house, you know?
Also, if you've tried something that totally didn't work or was a waste of money, please let me know so I don't make the same mistake. Thanks in advance!
