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According to Joe Patrick, senior product manager for VELUX America, venting skylights provide those benefits and more. "In bathrooms especially," Patrick says, "venting skylights reduce condensation build-up while providing a beautiful view of the sky above, without affording anyone the opportunity to see in. Plus, you get the use of wall space, where a window isn't necessary, for decorating or another form of space normally be), added ventilation, and utilization." (MS) — In today's homes, many of which are on small lots with close-by neighbors, privacy is sometimes hard to find without closing the doors and covering the windows. And privacy in bedrooms and bathrooms is not just a convenience, it's a necessity. What's the answer? Simply look up. With natural light from above, homeowners can have privacy plus more wall space for storage or decorating (where windows would According to research, skylights are selected as the number-one option in "dream bathrooms." And modern skylights offer as many, or more, features for managing light than standard windows. For the ultimate in convenience, electric venting skylights are available with remote control, blinds, shades, awnings, insect screening, and automatic rain sensors. There are also models available with electrochromic glass that can be darkened by remote control to reduce light and solar glare without restricting the view of the sky. "And," Patrick says. "while homeowners are considering skylights, they should remember that venting skylights in the kitchen can release hot air and odours while providing more balanced light for brighter days and more pleasant cooking and dining." Skylights also address important health considerations. One in five Americans suffers varying degrees of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a condition in which the symptoms can include depression and fatigue due to lack of sufficient daylight. Skylights can help by admitting abundant daylight while visually expanding rooms in any style or size home. Ceramic tile style guide (MS) — Floors are one of the first things people recognize when entering a • home. Whether it's to make sure they're not wearing shoes in a "no shoe" zone or if they are just making a mental note about a bare floor that's especially appealing, a home's floors can make quite an impression. One increasingly popular flooring option many homeowners are choosing is ceramic tiling. While homeowners used to lean toward conservative tile styles and colours, nowadays more and more people are choosing to spice things up with bold tile colours. Such a shift does not even bear mention of the numerous styles of ceramic tiles, which can make the decision process all the more involved. For those hoping to make the best decision possible, the following informative style guide should help make the decision process a bit easier. • Glazed tiles. A mixture of clays pressed into shape, glazed tiles are the most standard type of ceramic tile. The glaze is what's applied to the top of the tile before being baked on. Though they're best used on walls, glazed tiles can be and frequently are used for flooring as well. Just make sure the finish you use isn't too slippery and won't scratch easily, something glazed tiles have been known to do when used on countertops., • Quarry tile. Though this is a broad classification, quarry tile is distinct in both colour and in that it is never glazed. Typically deep red in colour, quarry tile is a mixture of clays that's especially suitable for interior floors thanks to its porous nature. While they can be left unsealed, unsealed tiles _have been known to stain, so sealing is recommended. • Mosaic tile. Unlike glazed tiles where the colour does not go all the way through, mosaic tiles are are made with colour pigments so the colour does go all the way through, meaning a chipped or cracked tile won't have the top colour and then the inside colour revealed on the crack. Mosaic tiles are also useful for just about any surface, as they're hard to chip-or crack as well as stain- proof and resistant to moisture. • Premium tiles or look alikes. Though not ceramic, slate, marble, granite, and limestone can all be used to make beautiful tiles by simply cutting them into thin pieces and installing them just as you would a ceramic tile. However, these can be expensive, and thanks to that you'll want an experienced professional to install them. For those with limited budgets but a desire for elegance, ceramic materials resembling marble, granite or limestone are available at significantly cheaper prices. These materials, though you'll know they're look-alikes, won't give themselves away either, as they're just as durable and aesthetically appealing as the real thing.