While everyone talks about how we should take care of the environment and how being environmentally friendly and “green” conscious is important, there is actually a very simple step that you can take to make a difference. Consider installing a skylight into your home. What is important when opting to do this is the type of skylight that you choose and the quality of the materials used for the installation. It is possible now to select materials that are environmentally friendly and that can have impact on energy conservation even within your home. In addition, there are wonderful accessories available including motorized units and moisture sensors and a host of other peripherals. Correctly positioned, a skylight will define the amount of light that flows into your home in the day, and the amount of heat or cool there is as well. It is important to consult experts when doing this, as they will best be able to advise on a number of considerations. These include where to locate the skylight, and the orientation. The orientation is especially important taking into account the location of the morning and afternoon sun. It is also useful to remember that if the skylight is poorly oriented, you could end up with a warm and humid room in the afternoons, and end up spending more on electricity to cool your home instead!