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 ...

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?

Q: I try to use fewer electric lights to save electricity. I would like to get more natural light, and the cost of a skylight is over my budget. Are tubular skylights effective and easy to install ...

Skylight installation offers many benefits, such as more natural light and passive heat, better ventilation, and a potential increase to home value. Because skylight installation needs to be precise ...

Q. I try to use fewer electric lights to save electricity. I would like to get more natural light, but the cost of a skylight is over my budget. Are tubular skylights effective and easy to install ...

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 ...

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 ...

Skylights and roof windows are a masterful way to bring more natural light into the home. They can add a dramatic and aesthetically-pleasant touch to any room. Beyond improving the home’s aesthetic, ...

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 ...

DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson installs a rooftop balcony skylight for natural light.

First, remove the skylight’s 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 ...