Dear Pat: My living room has a pitched roof over it. Iwas thinking about removing some or all of the roof trusses toconvert it to a sloped ceiling with a skylight. Is this a feasibleproject, or will ...

If your roof is constructed of pre-engineered roof trusses, you will only be able to flare the shaft in the space between two trusses. The reason is simple: Roof trusses should never be cut. All ...

Dear James: I like the openness of a high ceiling. Is it possible to remove some roof trusses to convert part of the ceiling to a high, sloped one or would it be too weak? — Gail V. Dear Gail: ...

Skylights and roof windows are a masterful way to bring more natural light into the home. They can add a dramatic and aesthetically-pleasant touch to any room. Beyond improving the home’s aesthetic, ...