If you are looking for a new, elegant way to add light to your home, add roof windows instead of opting for a regular window or using electricity. These are exactly like they sound. Also known as skylights, these windows are energy efficient windows that are installed into your roof and allow natural light in from the top of the house instead of the sides. They look great and light up your home in a natural way that also expands the look of the space, making it seem bigger without actually being bigger at all. Real estate agents view these windows as something elegant, attractive and luxurious when they are installed the right way in your home. They will actually increase the value of your home if placed and installed well. You don’t have to lift a finger, either. Contractors can install a brand new one of these for you in just a couple of days. And if anything ever goes wrong, they can even come back and fix the problem at no cost to you because skylights are under a lifetime warranty as long as you own the home. Skylights are a great way to lighten up your home and increase its value with very little effort on your part.