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SKYLIGHT
xx   WINDOW

How to build a "no-sky" skylight from a window frame with translucent plastic panels which is backlit with fluorescent lights.
APARTMENT LIFE Dec 1978 (v.10#12) pg. 80, 128

Photo shows how adding a skylight can enhance a bathroom.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS May 1971 (v.49#5) pg. 46

How to install a skylight.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS May 1972 (v.50#5) pg. 68

Photos and text suggest how to turn an unfinished basement into a bright game room. First version uses supergraphic letters painted on the walls. Second version gets a face-covering with gypsum board and walnut stained 1x6s for trim. Skylight-like window is created by removing siding on exterior of house just above foundation and adding acrylic plastic panes between joists.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1973 (v.51#1) pg. 26

Tip: How to build thermal louvered shutters to close off a skylight.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1979 (v.57#1) pg. 33

Tip: How to make insulated sliding panels for a skylight.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1979 (v.57#1) pg. 35

Step-by-step instructions for installing a skylight.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Apr 1979 (v.57#4) pg. 40

Light up your house with the sun. Six examples of windows and skylights to increase sunlight.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Apr 1982 (v.60#4) pg. 99

A drop of golden sun. Installing a roof skylight and light tunnel to deliver natural light into a first-floor kitchen.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Jul-Aug 1998 (v.21#10) pg. 32

Installing a tubular skylight is illustrated in step-by-step photos.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Oct 1999 (v.23#1) pg. 60

Curbing skylight leakage. Tip on getting the proper installation information and what membrane to use.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Apr 2001 (v.24#6) pg. 60

Installing a skylight is illustrated in photos. A fair weather project for two or three people.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Oct 2001 (v.25#1) pg. 51

How a handy homeowner can select and install his own skylight.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Apr 1982 (v.5#7) pg. 34

How to install a skylight. Includes selection considerations.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP May 1986 (v.9#8) pg. 32

Room with a view. Construction techniques for installing a prebuilt French door, windows, and skylights.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Sep 1989 (v.12#12) pg. 54

How to frame a light well and install a modern, leak-proof skylight.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jul 1995 (v.18#10) pg. 38

Tip on applying shield membrane to prevent leaking around a skylight caused by ice dams.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jun 1996 (v.19#9) pg. 19

How to install a clear plastic dome skylight.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #137 Aug 1972 (v.22#6) pg. 54

How to frame and install a skylight.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #228 Apr 1982 (v.32#4) pg. 58

How to install a skylight and build a light shaft.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #251 Sep 1984 (v.34#7) pg. 39

Housetop hideaways. How two families turned dark and dingy attics into lofty, light filled retreats. Includes plans for constructing a large skylight and a knee wall desk.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #280 Jul-Aug 1987 (v.37#6) pg. 25

Skylight designs that eliminate common problems. What features to look for when buying skylights.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #281 Sep 1987 (v.37#7) pg. 74

Skylight savvy. What to consider when selecting and installing skylights.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #298 May 1989 (v.39#5) pg. 18
Added Info FAMILY HANDYMAN #303 Nov-Dec 1989 (v.39#10) pg. 20

How to install a skylight. Includes instructions on how to frame the ceiling, roof, and shaft.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #298 May 1989 (v.39#5) pg. 30

The five best places to install a skylight.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #348 May 1994 (v.44#5) pg. 24

How to install skylights.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #348 May 1994 (v.44#5) pg. 36

Tip on making and hanging an interior Plexiglas storm window for a skylight.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #355 Feb 1995 (v.45#2) pg. 69

Stop skylight condensation.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #362 Oct 1995 (v.45#9) pg. 60

Light pipes, a simple way to bring daylight to dark rooms. Planning tips and how to install one.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #376 Mar 1997 (v.47#3) pg. 53

Installing a factory-built skylight. Careful selection and minor structural modifications make for a good job.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #11 Oct-Nov 1982 pg. 59

Site-built, fixed-glass skylights. An energy-efficient, watertight design that you can build with standard materials.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #11 Oct-Nov 1982 pg. 62

Tip: Installation of flush-mounted skylights directly on plywood decking is illustrated.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #13 Feb-Mar 1983 pg. 4

Safety standards for overhead (roof and skylight) glass, plus recommended glazing details.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #16 Aug-Sep 1983 pg. 21

Tips on insulating a plastic-bubble skylight.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #17 Oct-Nov 1983 pg. 8

Curbless skylights. Insulated glass mounted flush with roof in a low-cost, site-built design.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #18 Dec 1983-Jan 1984 pg. 36
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #20 Apr-May 1984 pg. 12
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #24 Dec 1984-Jan 1985 pg. 10

Movable insulation for skylights. How to build and mount insulated panels in tracks so that they can fully or partially block skylight openings.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #28 Aug-Sep 1985 pg. 46
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #29 Oct-Nov 1985 pg. 6

Movable shoji panels cover skylights. Included in an article on a Greene and Greene inspired living room and bedroom.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #29 Oct-Nov 1985 pg. 56

Tips on flashing a skylight installed in a metal roof.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #36 Dec 1986-Jan 1987 pg. 10

Hatch on wheels. A rolling skylight and a ship's stair lead out onto a roof.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #48 Aug-Sep 1988 pg. 54

Advice on code requirements for skylight glass.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #49 Oct-Nov 1988 pg. 14

Caulk-free corners. A technique for folding skylight flashing.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #49 Oct-Nov 1988 pg. 83

A site-built ridge skylight. How an architect built a large acrylic skylight for his remodeled kitchen.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #55 Aug-Sep 1989 pg. 45

Skylights in the eaves. Replacing a large window overlooking a neighbors living room with an alcove that is illuminated by side windows and a skylight. This modification provides much more privacy.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #70 Oct-Nov 1991 pg. 40

Designing and building leak-free sloped glazing (skylights, sunrooms, greenhouses, etc.).
FINE HOMEBUILDING #72 Feb-Mar 1992 pg. 76
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #75 Jun-Jul 1992 pg. 6

Framing for skylights. Laying out and building the splayed walls of the lightwell.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #90 Aug-Sep 1994 pg. 70

Shedding light on skylights. New options in glazing, sizes and flashing systems are reviewed.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #102 Apr-May 1996 pg. 48

How to install a skylight.
HANDY ANDY Jan 1979 (v.3#4) pg. 35

Skylights. What is available, the pros and cons of various designs, and installation tips.
HOME MECHANIX #699 Jul 1986 (v.82) pg. 50

Framing a splayed shaft to spread light from a skylight over a wider area.
HOME MECHANIX #716 Dec 1987 (v.83) pg. 70

Custom-made storm window installed at ceiling level to reduce condensation on single-glazed skylights.
HOME MECHANIX #725 Sep 1988 (v.84) pg. 98

Lights in the attic. Window installations that make attic space livable. Both skylights and wall-mounted windows are studied.
HOME MECHANIX #751 Dec 1990-Jan 1991 (v.86) pg. 32

Skylight bath. Breathe new life into a small bath with a big, bright skylight. Advice on selection and installation.
HOME MECHANIX #776 Jun 1993 (v.89) pg. 57

Let the sun shine in. Framing a light wall that brings light from an attic window into the main part of a house.
HOME MECHANIX #805 May 1996 (v.92) pg. 91

Skylighting basics. Tips on getting more from your skylights.
HOMEOWNER Sep 1986 (v.11#7) pg. 38

Skylight installation tips. How to frame "light shafts" between the skylight and the ceiling of the room below.
HOMEOWNER Jun 1987 (v.12#5) pg. 14

Designing with skylights. Some ideas.
HOMEOWNER Jul-Aug 1988 (v.13#6) pg. 29

How to install a skylight.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jul-Aug 1980 (v.5#4) pg. 86

Skylights for a bright new upstairs world. How to select and install attic skylights to help make attic rooms more livable.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Nov-Dec 1982 (v.7#6) pg. 53

Low-cost skylight consisting of wire reinforced glass set in a wooden frame. Est. cost: $40 for a window 4 ft. square.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #486 Nov 1968 (v.64) pg. 56

How to install a skylight that opens in order to improve light level and/or air circulation.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #639 Aug 1981 (v.77) pg. 54

Skylights. Part 1. Factors to consider when selecting a skylight.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #103 Jan-Feb 1987 pg. 38

Skylights. Part 2. How to install them.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #104 Mar-Apr 1987 pg. 104

All the beauty without the "bugs". What to look for to avoid potential headaches, where to locate a skylight and information on installation.
NEW SHELTER Apr 1980 (v.1#3) pg. 57

Solar glazings: a product review. A comprehensive look at the many plastic and glass products available for use in greenhouses, windows, skylights, etc.
NEW SHELTER Jan 1982 (v.3#1) pg. 58

Tips on (1) insulating a skylight and (2) increasing the amount of sunlight a skylight lets in by installing reflectors.
NEW SHELTER Apr 1983 (v.4#4) pg. 19

How to install leak-free skylights. Overlapping flashing is the key.
NEW SHELTER Sep 1983 (v.4#7) pg. 32

Smart skylights. Adapt these solutions to your skylight project.
NEW SHELTER Nov-Dec 1983 (v.4#9) pg. 48

Skylights. A guide to the construction and maintenance of rooftop metal-frame windows.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1992 (v.20#4) pg. 42

Installing skylight windows. Units from 2 manufactureres are shown in use.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1976 (v.145#4) pg. 138

How to insulate a skylight shaft to prevent drafts.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1982 (v.158#6) pg. 148

Skylight installation for a bathroom. Some tips. Included in a SPECIAL SECTION on bathroom remodeling.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1989 (v.166#4) pg. 102

Roof repairs. Patching leaks, installing storm collars around furnace flues, and sealing around a skylight.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1992 (v.169#4) pg. 80

Easy way to build a skylight.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1964 (v.185#2) pg. 144

An easy-to-build skylight. Wooden frame covered with a sheet of flat fiberglass-reinforced plastic.
POPULAR SCIENCE May 1967 (v.190#5) pg. 174

Remodel by putting windows in the roof.
POPULAR SCIENCE Sep 1968 (v.193#3) pg. 138

How to install a skylight in a roof.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1971 (v.198#4) pg. 130

Energy-efficient skylights. What is available and tips on installation.
POPULAR SCIENCE May 1982 (v.220#5) pg. 127

How to install those long, skinny skylights which fit between rafters spaced either 16" or 24" on center.
POPULAR SCIENCE Sep 1983 (v.223#3) pg. 114

Home-built double-glazed glass skylight.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Jul-Aug 1988 (v.3#6) pg. 46
Added Info PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Oct 1988 (v.3#8) pg. 8

Photos show five styles of shades that can be used for skylights.
SUNSET Feb 1977 (v.158#2) pg. 116

Tip: How to create a ceiling skylight along the outside wall of a room. It makes the wall look like a free-standing partition.
SUNSET Mar 1977 (v.158#3) pg. 150

Tip: How to build a skylight with hidden fluorescent tubes around it and a ceiling fan mounted in the center.
SUNSET Jan 1979 (v.162#1) pg. 72

Tip: Garage door with electric opener rolls up and down on a track to serve as sun shield for large skylight.
SUNSET Mar 1981 (v.166#3) pg. 122

Tips on installing a bedroom skylight without a structural change.
SUNSET Mar 1985 (v.174#3) pg. 124

Light from above. How to pipe sunlight into a dark room with a tubular skylight.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #809 Oct 1996 (v.92) pg. 58

Light from above. The secrets of matching a skylight to a room and getting a quality installation.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #823 Mar 1998 (v.94) pg. 43

Wide-angle skylight. Unique "eye-level" installation method for attic skylights that offers the confortable, wide-angle sight lines of a roof window.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #837 Jul-Aug 1999 (v.95) pg. 70
Added Info TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #839 Oct 1999 (v.95) pg. 10

Tip on repairing a leaking skylight by covering it with a new skylight with a greater slope for drainage.
WOODWORKING INTERNATIONAL #19 Oct-Nov 1990 pg. 61

Custom build your own skylight window.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1980 (v.36#2) pg. 80

How to install a commercial skylight. How to remove shingles, frame the opening, install the skylight, and do the finishing touches.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1980 (v.36#3) pg. 36

Skylight condensation problem licked by preventing warm air from contacting cold skylight glass.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1987 (v.43#5) pg. 12

How to install your own skylight. Advice on roof safety, tools, shingle removal, lightshaft framing, etc.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1987 (v.43#5) pg. 43