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all -- I've actually installed the standard sun tunnels in a ton of projects and they're great. They are meant more as a light source rather than a view, when skylights can't be installed. They provide a ton of light (you could easily mistake one for an electric light fixture) and you can actually fit them with both a light kit for night use (a fluorescent ring bulb inside the diffuser) and an exhaust fan. I can't remember the specific costs for material and installation, but I don't think it's any more than window, if not less.

I agree with Hickepedia. Your fridge was likely designed under the assumption that the indoor air temperature would warmer than the refrigerator temp. The seals might be cracking and the motor might not run properly. Additionally, heat always wants to gravitate to cold, so in this case your room temp might be sucking 'heat' from the fridge. So, really, it seems like if it's getting this cold inside, the refrigerator is useless - unplug it and you'll save electricity.

Also, with keeping a cold house, be careful that nothing else goes haywire such as your plumbing pipes or anything else not designed to operate optimally at such low temperatures.

Thanks for the tips everyone - these are the answers I was looking for! Definitely didn't mean to offend anyone by confusing knitting with crocheting. I totally appreciate knitting/weaving/crocheting, and have tried my hand at it, but alas continue to be yarn-challenged. I'll probably get in trouble for that, too, sorry! Still, this could be a neat idea for my Bertoia chairs.

@incensenhoney -
yes, screens are a great solution and retractable ones are a good option for small spaces and keeping the door wide open. Check out our post on retractable screen doors (there are a lot of other companies that make these too) and how to install a screen door.

akay --

They used MDF because they had scrap pieces of it and it was really easy to cut. They also painted and caulked everything, but a different room probably would be better for maintenance issues. Read on the link above for more details about their experience.

Sorry Runemistresss -- according to the website their server recently crashed and they're still experiencing issues... Maybe check again in a few days.

apartmentzombie -- they do smell, I assume nice, but who knows how long that lasts? There are photos of people smelling the art at one of the exhibitions here.

k1ate -- your best bet would probably to contact your local building department to find that answer. Good luck!

Leigh -- Probably the ashtrays are too shallow for a project like this, but other plants like airplants and some succulents could work well on the trays without any dirt.

Good luck!

kmehl -- yes, that photo is from Glenwood Green Acres in Philadelphia. Click the image credit above to get more information from the photographer.