Category: Residential
The Pros and Cons of Double Entry Doors
If you’re building a new home, or you’re doing an extreme makeover of an existing one, you’ll have a lot of decisions to make. Simply deciding on the right front door can be a process. In addition to choosing material, style, and color, you’ll also have to decide on dimensions. While there are a variety […]
Deciding on the Right Front Door for Your Home
Your home’s entry door is an important part of your exterior. It increases curb appeal, home security, and overall value. It’s also the first up-close impression many people are given of your house as they stand in front of it, waiting to be let in. Because of this, choosing a new front door can be […]
Where to Use Overhead Doors (Besides Garages)
While overhead doors are commonly associated with garages, warehouses, and loading bays, those certainly aren’t the only places to put them. Overhead doors provide the ability to open up a wide space as needed. With an insulated overhead door, you essentially have a proper wall that can open up. Alternatively, glass overhead doors can act […]
When Is It Time to Replace Your Entry Doors?
The lifespan of an exterior door can vary dramatically. Depending on the type of door, the climate you live in, how it’s treated and taken care of, and more, a door could last anywhere from 20-100 years. This can make it a little difficult to know when it’s time to update your doors. Sometimes, it comes down to necessity, but […]
Building a Loft Above Your Garage
Most people wouldn’t mind a little extra space in their home. If you have an unfinished basement, that can often be the best place to start. If that’s not an option, or your basement is already finished, you’ll likely need to add-on somewhere. Rather than building out, you may want to consider building up. We’re […]
When is It Time for New Garage Doors?
Garage doors are known to be long lasting, with lifespans reaching up to 30 years. People will often buy and sell a home without ever having to worry about getting new garage doors. If problems do arise with your garage door, it typically stems from the garage door opener. Still, garage doors do take a beating during day to day use, and […]
The Difference Between a Storm Door and a Screen Door
When upgrading their entry doors, homeowners quickly realize it’s not just the entry door that needs to be upgraded. Many homes have at least one or two storm doors placed in front of the main entry door. In some cases, it may be a screen door. More increasingly, however, homes have favored large-paned storm doors. […]
What You Need to Know Garage Door Opener Horsepower
If you’re currently shopping for a new garage door opener, you’ve probably realized there are a lot of options out there. Automatic garage door openers have evolved quite a bit in recent, integrating some very handy features through smart technology. Of course, you can still get an old fashioned opener that simply opens and closes […]
Choosing Entry Door Materials Part 3: Steel Doors
Today, we wrap up our series on the most popular materials for entry doors. In our first post, we focused on the classic wooden door. Wooden doors are beautiful, customizable, and long-lasting, but they do come with a degree of maintenance if you want them to retain their proper form and condition. Next, we moved […]
Choosing Entry Door Materials Part 2: Fiberglass Doors
Selecting entry doors for your home is a big deal. Not only do they create an initial impression for visitors, but they provide security and protection for your home. You want to make sure to choose doors that look good and last a long time. Of course, they also need to fall within your budget. […]
