You may wish to add a dormer and windows to provide extra light, either in addition to skylights or in lieu of them. Once you plan out the space, you are ready to turn your current, dingy attic ...

This may seem obvious, but the very best way to cool down a room is to block the sun's solar heat before it enters your home. Here's how: In the morning, shut all the windows that face east and ...

Unfortunately, the previous occupants had been using the attic for storage over the past 45 years, and a lot of garbage had accumulated. “It took many truck loads to the dump to clean the space ...

Dear James: I use my dark attic just for storage, but the underside of the gable roof is low. I think adding a dormer would help a lot. What is a good plan to build one? -- Steph T. Dear Steph: In ...

Rooftop windows offer excellent energy saving characteristics because all windows are double-glazed. The glass is also tough hence eliminating the danger of shattering and injuring those below.

You may wish to add a dormer and windows to provide extra light, either in addition to skylights or in lieu of them. Once you plan out the space, you are ready to turn your current, dingy attic ...