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Let there be light

A wall of windows and skylights can open up a dark and gloomy living space. Here's a list of "dos" and "don'ts" for adding light.

Skylights
Adding light
Skylights
DO pick skylights that open. They're better at venting than windows are. Extra cost: $200 each, or $700 for mechanized ones.

DON'T scatter skylights randomly. To prevent leaks, keep them away from where two parts of the roof meet.



Skylights

Big windows

Height

Grouping

Shades
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