attic
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But managing a major artist’s estate isn’t as simple as selling off the dusty contents of a parent’s attic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Pack them up, put them in the attic, let them collect some dust.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
When the family did settle again, the toys were put in the attic and not seen again for decades.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The previous owners had already done some nuts-and-bolts upgrades, and Walsh and Stewart set about converting the attic into two extra bedrooms and a bathroom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
I lie still with my eyes open, waiting for the best moment to crawl up to the attic.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
Homeowners say their builders have made mistakes as they attempt to put up homes as quickly and cheaply as possible, installing improperly sized HVACs, putting in windows incorrectly, or poorly ventilating attics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The reel was shrunken through age and frayed, but otherwise in remarkable condition for something stashed in sun-heated attics for years.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
The agency also recommends sealing entry points in basements or attics where rodents may enter homes.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2025
"Most of the species that are vulnerable to this disease migrate away from those habitats in spring to give birth in trees or in human structures such as barns or attics," Johnson said.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2024
Some find their way to barn lofts; some even creep into people’s houses and live under the eaves or in attics, taking their chances with mousetraps.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
