The time has come for you to enjoy the fresh air on your back patio while you wait for your guests to arrive or be able to do yard work while you wait for the pizza delivery driver to show up. Doorbells are designed today to let you know when you have a visitor no…
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Common Door Repairs
One of the most common, and most bothersome, small problems around the house is having a malfunctioning door. If it squeaks, sticks, or has other problems opening or closing, it is often an issue several times a day for anyone who lives in the house. Door repair is not always a straightforward task, but in…
Mirror Doors and Tile
A mirror alone is simply a tool to view our surroundings or ourselves. In the home, though, mirror doors and mirror tile are a way to enhance the look of our space. If you are happy with how your home already looks, why not double your pleasure with some well placed mirrors? Traditional Mirror Door…
Storm Doors
Storm doors are installed outside of exterior doors to protect them from the elements and create an insulating air space between. They are designed for protection, but many homeowners like the added benefit of the extra air flow that a storm door allows in warm weather, as well as the additional insulation they create during…
Save Space with a Rectractable Screen Door
A retractable screen door is a flexible screen door that retracts and rolls up into a housing attached to the edge of your door jamb. A retractable window screen operates in the same fashion, though it usually retracts vertically instead of horizontally. Regardless of your outdoor screen needs, these innovative screen designs are the cream…
Savin’ Space with Pocket Doors
Pocket doors are doors that slide into a wall instead of opening on a hinge like most conventional doors. They have been used for over a century in order to save space, both in cramped areas and in the central areas of Victorian style homes in order to close off large areas such as sitting…
5 Door Hardware Tips
The main question to consider when buying, installing, or maintaining any door hardware is to ask: How will it be used? In other words, what type of door is it being attached to (exterior, interior, front door, bedroom door) and what is its overall purpose (safety, style, utility)? Many times when something goes wrong with…
Prehung Doors: Easy Entry or Ready-Made Jamb?
Prehung doors are doors that can be ordered in various states of readiness. They have several advantages and disadvantages. Essentially, they allow for significantly easier installation but less flexibility and second-guessing. If you’re going to order a prehung door, it’s best if you know the exact finish, design, and material you want, as well as…
The Benefits of Adding Kick Plates to Your Home
Kick plates are metal or plastic strips that protect the bottom of your door from scuffs, dents and scratches. While kick plates are more common in public places, an increasing number of homeowners are adding them to their homes. Here’s why: Looks. Kick plates come in a variety of colors, materials and styles. Brass, nickel,…
Common Door Frame Issues & How to Repair Them
A malfunctioning door, especially if it is a main entry door, can be quite a hassle. Problems involving sticking or difficulty getting the door to latch properly can make coming in and leaving the house a chore in itself, never mind if you’re trying to carry groceries or a small child! Sometimes, the door frame…