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What is a skylight?

A skylight is a window or opening installed in the roof of a home or...
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Do Skylights Have Shades?

Yes! Skylights do have compatible shades that are easy to install, affordable, and do a...
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Which Direction Should a Skylight Face

Should you install your skylight to face the North, South, East, and West? The short...
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Skylight Ideas and Inspiration: Patio

A porch or sunroom is probably the last place you’d think to install a skylight....
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Skylight Ideas and Inspiration: Bathroom

Time and time again, bathroom renovations have proven to be a great return on investment...
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The Origins of Skylights

Skylights originated in ancient Rome during the first century with the construction of the Pantheon,...
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Where Should I Place a Skylight?

There are some general rules to think about when deciding where to place a skylight...
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How Many Skylights are Right for Your Space?

Any space can have one skylight in it or multiple, it just depends on your...
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Are Skylights Covered by Insurance?

In general, as long as your skylight abides by certain standards specified by your insurance...
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When and How Often Does a Skylight Need to be Replaced?

Just like vertical windows, skylights have an average lifespan of about 30 years before they...
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Do skylights increase home value?

When a skylight is installed correctly (within warranty, insurance, and HOA guidelines), skylights won’t depreciate...
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Who installs skylights?

Who Should Install My Skylight? Depending on where you live, you may have many options...
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Which skylight should I buy for my room?

Kitchen: Venting Skylight A venting skylight is a great option for your kitchen as it...
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What size skylight do I need?

When trying to figure out the best size skylight, it’s best to reach out to...
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Venting skylights: skylights that open

To prevent build-up of airborne dust, debris, and toxins, your home should be thoroughly aired...
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Skylight vs roof window

What are skylights? A skylight is a fixed window on your roof that traditionally does...
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Kitchen design inspiration: before & after kitchen skylights

The average kitchen renovation budget is roughly $12,000, which is why figuring out how to...
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How to Make a Small Room Brighter

Skylight Placement Where you place your skylight relative to the sun has a massive effect...
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How to make a small room brighter

Tubular Skylights Tubular skylights can be installed in as little as an hour and a...
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Do skylights leak?

So why do skylights still have a leaky reputation? In the 1970s and 80s, these...
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