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 ...

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 ...

Does your home have dark areas that you wish you could brighten with natural light? You can accomplish this with a skylight. There is a myth that skylights always leak. This is not a true statement, ...

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 ...

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?

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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his ...