Items That Can & Cannot Be Stored In Garage Attic

[tippyclubb]

We do not plan on having the attic insulated or having a fan installed. How would books, pictures, Christmas decorations, plastic items and clothing hold up during the summer heat in the attic?

[jblum315]

No photos

[mulligan]

I would reconsider the clothing, and definitely no books of any value( roaches love the glue in the bindings). If you have enough clothing to put overflow in the attic, you probably moved too much.

[PaPaLarry]

We do not plan on having the attic insulated or having a fan installed. How would books, pictures, Christmas decorations, plastic items and clothing hold up during the summer heat in the attic?
I wouldn't store any clothing, books or pictures in attic. They will just dry up and tear easy. Even with fan and insulation, the heat can reach 100-120 up there. I agree with Mulligan, if you have all that extra clothing, then you brought too much with you. Do yourself a favor, and donate it, or sell at consignment store. (Books too) Believe me, you will be looking for space in your attic, to store stuff (I mean STUFF -LOL) and within a couple of years you will have it filled. Nothing like storing stuff in your attic, and forgetting it's there!!! Luggage can be stored there too, along with Christmas decorations. I throw moth balls in attic every once in a while. (not sure if it helps or not)Good luck with whatever you choose, and enjoy your new home.

[Debfrommaine]

Candles don't do well.

[PaPaLarry]

Candles don't do well.
LOL I agree!! That's a sure meltdown!!

[tpop1]

Nothing made of paper!!!

[Deerfly]

We do not plan on having the attic insulated or having a fan installed. How would books, pictures, Christmas decorations, plastic items and clothing hold up during the summer heat in the attic?

Anything containing plastic has a great chance of bending or breaking when you try to straighten it out. Just took Christmas decorations down from our attic and experienced it again. Never learn!

[Rango]

Extra floor tiles.

[boomerbaby]

I put all by Christmas decorations in a big plastic tub with top, i had gotten an extra tree last year for the lanai. It was all white and when we took it out of the attic it turned a lite brown color and it was covered. Had to throw it out.

[rubicon]

I miss my basement

[tippyclubb]

I miss my basement

Yep I have a feeling I will too. I'm throwing away, selling, & giving away a lot of stuff. I know one day I'll regret it.

Thanks to everyone for the replies. Now to figure out what to do with the stuff I was going to store in the attic.

[red tail]

most important of all dont forget the 'decon'....!

[DandyGirl]

Candy canes! Forgot some last year and they were a sticky mess in my decorations this year. :(

[Villages PL]

LOL I agree!! That's a sure meltdown!!

You could put a lot of small candles together and make one big candle.

[Bavarian]

Nothing made of paper!!!

So much for keeping old tax related documents there, I guess. Will have to keep the paper in garage. What ever I can save on CD is stored on a CD by year, including a PDF of tax returns.

[TexaninVA]

If you put your stuff in a hard plastic and airtight container it might last a few years. Eg our Cmas decorations have made it for several now. But, if you just stick stuff up there unprotected, don't forget it's as much the humidity as the heat ... the combination is not good.

in general, if you don't really need it, the attic is only a last resort for stuff you truly need.