ONE:
If you have attic stairs, you might consider building one of these five sided boxes to keep heat from escaping into your attic this winter. Just some rigid insulation and duct tape will do the trick <$20.
Measure the dimensions of your stairs from the attic side when closed. Cut the insulation with a utility knife and tape the pieces together. It only needs to rest above the stair opening. Light enough to slide out of the way as you enter the attic and to replace as you exit.
If you have a whole house attic fan this works as well. Remember to remove it before you turn the fan on again in the spring. It really does make a difference in the hallway where my thermostat is located.
TWO:
If you don't already have a ridge vent, consider adding it. Hot air flows in through the soffit, along the underside of the roof and out the top without the need of powered fans (which need maintenance and electricity). The materials needed for the average home are less than $100 (less than a fan and available at the large home improvement centers). A carpenter could install it in half a day. Most attics do not have enough ventilation - there are many sites on the web to help calculate how much your house needs.
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