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DIY Scuttle Hole Cover for Attic Access

- Tools
- Sawzaw or Hack Saw
- Stud Finder
- Miter Saw
- Tape Measure
- Finish Nail Gun
- 2" Finish Nails
- Drywall Knife
- Putty Knife
- Sanding Block
- Caulk Gun
- Utility Knife
- Paint Brush
- Materials
- Alex Flex Premium Molding and Trim Sealant
- DryDex Spackling
- Primed MDF Trim
- Piece of Drywall (roughly the same size as your scuttle hole opening)
- Joint Compound
- Primer
- Ceiling Paint
Do you access your attic through a scuttle hole, or are planning on doing so in the future? If the answer is yes, Making Manzanita has some great advice for hiding that not-so-subtle hole in your ceiling.