Window wells no longer have to be ugly things homeowners are trying to hide. There are some new ideas being used with window wells, so people can open their blinds and let the light into their ...

Usually flat, horizontal grates, metal window well covers are only meant to let in light and prevent falls. Unless they're combined with a plastic cover, they don't keep precipitation out.

Easy-to-Make Safety Window Well Cover. Here’s how to make a simple wooden grate for window wells with square, rounded or ...