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Lately I have noticed a weird smell coming from my attic. I think it's
a dead animal as it really stinks! My friend has said it may be my
insulation getting old. (My house was built in 1978) Does anyone know
if this is possible? Can insulation get old and smell?

Am I able to go up there and check around? I mean, I've never been up
there myself. There's a little "doorway" in the hall that I can gain
access to the attic from. Is it safe for me to go up there? or will I
fall through the roof?

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Lisa, please stay out of the attic. You are not familiar with the technique
of walking on the 1.5" edges of the joists you could indeed fall through the
'roof' - which is actually the ceiling of your living space. Usually folks
only put one leg through but the damage is done. Call someone to help you
find the animal and the access point. If you were my neighbor I'd do it for
you and tell you to call a pro if I couldn't find the entry way.