Kid-Friendly Attics: Safe, Fun Spaces for Growing Families As your family grows, so does the need for space. Toys, craft supplies, books, and school projects can quickly take over living areas, leaving your home feeling cluttered. The good news? The solution could be right above your head! By converting your roof space into a kid-friendly…
When converting an attic, the windows you choose do more than just add light. They shape the entire space—its comfort, function, energy performance, and feel. And while brands like Fakro and Velux dominate the market, choosing the right window type, quantity, and placement can have just as much impact as choosing the right brand. In…
Think converting an attic will be too costly or complicated? Think again! Let’s dive into some common myths that might be holding you back and shed some light on why converting your attic is, frankly, a brilliant move. Myth #1: “Truss roofs aren’t suitable for converting an attic” This one’s a common misunderstanding. Truss roofs…
As we swing into 2025, the home improvement landscape is buzzing with reno ideas and trends to inspire. Renovation ideas and trends for 2025 As we look ahead, 2025 is shaping up to be a year where home improvements are not just about making your space liveable but also lovable. Attic ladders, conversions, and skylights…
Thinking about letting some natural light into your home but worried about all the “disadvantages” of skylights? Skylights have a bad rap with misconceptions like “skylights always leak” or “they’ll let in way too much sun”, but we’re here to set the record straight. “Disadvantages” of skylights Myth 1: Skylights leak This is a huge…
Is your home bursting at the seams? Feel a little claustrophobic in your own home? If you’re only considering a house extension or moving only to snag some extra space, hang tight. There might be a simpler, savvier solution right above your head – an attic conversion! Why choose an attic conversion over moving or…
Feeling crammed and looking for a bit more breathing room? Well, meet the Elanora family, a lively crew of eight in a 3-bedroom townhouse desperate for a little more elbow room. If you’re juggling a bustling household like theirs but not wanting / able to extend or sell, the answer might just be above your…
If you’ve decided to add a skylight to your home, as well as thinking about the type of skylight you like best and where you’re going to install it, you’ll need to consider your glazing options. More specifically, will your skylight have plastic glazing or would you prefer glass?
Your choice of skylight glazing will come down to the features you want your skylight to have, how large of a role it plays in your overall vision for your renovation project, and how much of a budget you’re working with. Well, to help make your decision easier, this post looks into skylight glazing and the pros and cons of the different options available to you.
If you’ve been looking for ideas for converting your attic into liveable space, then you’re bound to have come across a few awe-inspiring conversions that feature skylights.
Skylights are an excellent way of letting natural light into an attic, which not only serves to brighten the space but to make it appear larger and homelier.
If you’re looking to install a skylight in your home, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the choice on offer. There are so many skylight brands out there that it can be difficult to decide which of them both best suit your needs and offer the best value. More specifically, which brands make the type of skylight that matches your vision for your converted attic space, budget, and the type of roof you have.