The Attic Storage Ideas So Genius, You Won't Recognize the Space

Odds are, you don't spend a ton of time up in your attic. Maybe you head up there a few times a year to get your holiday decorations, switch out your winter coats for lighter garments, or store some of your kids' belongings. Still, any homeowner knows that if you wait too long to take action against the inevitable clutter that comes with an upstairs room, you're in for a headache of massive proportions.

Our solution? Take a few of our favorite attic storage ideas into consideration. Here, we've compiled the ones that are bound to have your attic looking and feeling more organized within an hour or two. Each project is simple, easy enough to put together, and aesthetically pleasing too. Because let's be real: When it comes to organization, looks do matter—they're practically half the battle! From a genius method for using vintage ladders (flip it sideways for tons of extra hanging space!) to a pulley system that'll keep you from straining your back climbing up and down the stairs to your attic, we've managed to curate a list that even the most organized people out there would be excited to cull through. Take a look, and let's get organizing!

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