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Recent Examples of attics Proper maintenance—such as keeping books upright, out of direct sunlight, and away from damp areas like basements or attics—helps preserve them and keep them in good condition, adds Joshua Mann, co-owner of B&B Rare Books. —
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026 Allen now makes and sells Safe Soss (pronounced like sauce), which include carbon filters or guards for attics and vents, fiberglass heat-resistant ember-stopping tape and a spray fire retardant that can work from a garden hose, all of which recently became available at a major hardware chain. —ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 In this way, Bert and his wife Hiroko’s entire home, traditional Japanese farmhouse and the unique art that fills basements and attics exists in defiance of commercialism. —Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026 Stink bugs overwinter in the adult stage in areas such as under tree bark or in any human structure, including attics, walls, crawlspaces, sheds, or even your grill. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 From attics filled with secrets and dragon war colleges to the jungles of Vietnam and the beaches of Newport, audiobooks can transport listeners to some unforgettable places. —Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 Projects such as additions, finished attics, basements and other substantial improvements have resulted in measurable increases in assessed value. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 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
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026 Allen now makes and sells Safe Soss (pronounced like sauce), which include carbon filters or guards for attics and vents, fiberglass heat-resistant ember-stopping tape and a spray fire retardant that can work from a garden hose, all of which recently became available at a major hardware chain. —ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 In this way, Bert and his wife Hiroko’s entire home, traditional Japanese farmhouse and the unique art that fills basements and attics exists in defiance of commercialism. —Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026 Stink bugs overwinter in the adult stage in areas such as under tree bark or in any human structure, including attics, walls, crawlspaces, sheds, or even your grill. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 From attics filled with secrets and dragon war colleges to the jungles of Vietnam and the beaches of Newport, audiobooks can transport listeners to some unforgettable places. —Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 Projects such as additions, finished attics, basements and other substantial improvements have resulted in measurable increases in assessed value. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attics
lofts
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Developers in Kansas City regularly use historic tax credits to help save and reuse buildings for housing and other uses, such as the future Aladdin apartments in a former hotel downtown or the future lofts in the vacant ABC warehouse building on Main Street.— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
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Bethany takes the explosive event as a sign to reunite with her old girlfriend Nel (Lena Góra), and carouse across lofts, clubs, and back alleys, leaving her erstwhile partner stranded.— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
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