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Have you ever been in a room that has no natural light for extended periods of time? Lack of natural light can detract from your emotional and physical well-being.

Natural light has been proven to improve a person’s mood, concentration levels, energy and reduce eye strain. Our bodies crave natural light … it has been shown to significantly improve our productivity and health.

A home that doesn’t have a lot of natural light can actually be detrimental to your health. Many homeowners are looking for ways to improve their home’s natural lighting through making simple, easy to implement home remodeling projects.

“There is increasing evidence that exposure to light, during the day –particularly in the morning — is beneficial to your health via its effects on mood, alertness and metabolism,” said senior study author Phyllis Zee, M.D., a Northwestern Medicine neurologist and sleep specialist. – Northwestern University

If your home is low on natural light, consider one or all of these simple home remodeling ideas to brighten up your life!

3 Easy Ways to Maximize Sunlight In Your Home with Window & Door Replacement:

1. Replace solid doors with doors that have more glass in them, in both the exterior and interior of your home
2. Install replacement windows that have more glass area and narrower frames
3. Replace a window with a sliding glass door

Using one or a combination of these home improvement suggestions can have your family feeling happier, more energetic and productive. Ferris Home Improvements have window replacement contractors on staff ready to help improve the natural lighting in your home. Give us a call today!

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