Skylights offer a view of the sky or treetops, bring in natural light, and sometimes even allow fresh air to enter a home. There are hundreds of skylight types, shapes, and sizes to choose from that ...

Dear James: Dear James: My house is fairly small and I want to add a skylight to the living room to open it up. The problem is that there is an attic above it. Is there a way to still add a skylight ...

Dear Pat: I would like to install a skylight in my living room ceiling. I am a little concerned about this project because my neighbor's skylight always leaks during storms. What is the proper way to ...

Q: I want more natural light so fewer electric lights are needed. I am not a big do-it-yourselfer, so a skylight with a lightwell is not an option. Will a tubular skylight help, and what other tips ...

Take advantage of Mother Nature by installing a skylight or roof window, and bring natural daylight into a room. A sky window also helps reduce energy bills by providing illumination during the day ...

Q: I live in a small one-story house with a pitched roof. I want to add a skylight in my living room, and there is a tall attic above it. Is it still effective to add a skylight, and how do I do it? A ...

Question: My house is fairly small and I want to add a skylight to the living room to open it up. The problem is that there is an attic above it. Is there a way to still add a skylight in the ceiling?

First, remove the skylights counterflashing. On some units, you have to remove the whole glass frame. On other models, you simply unscrew a metal channel from the curb. Next, pry off the old shingles, ...