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attics

noun

plural of attic

as in lofts

a room or unfinished space directly beneath the roof of a building rented the attic out to a college student

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Recent Examples of attics The plan could include more efficiency programs, like curtailing data center operations on hot days and paying residential customers to insulate their attics. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 Ensure proper ventilation in basements, attics, and crawl spaces. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026 Instead of shopping for décor, homeowners will increasingly shop their own closets, attics and family storage. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 If possible, avoid storing paper items in damp spaces like boxes, attics, or basements. — Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026 Pipes in attics, basements and crawl spaces may be exposed, and homeowners may be able to insulate these on their own, though novices might still want to leave this important job to a professional. — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2026 The Society was gifted with 30 wooden desks from the community that ended up in resident’s basements and attics. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 Lightly dust entry points, basements, and attics; reapply weekly with safety gear. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026 Inspections should test living spaces, attics, crawlspaces, garages, HVAC systems, ductwork and indoor surfaces for harmful metals, chemicals and other substances. — Andrew J. Whelton, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

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lofts

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The Moline is being renovated with retail space and more than 100 lofts.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
The interior measures 520 sq ft (48 sq m), including its lofts, which is roughly equivalent to a small city apartment.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026

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