Once you have chosen a new entry door for your home, the next thing that you will need to do is to choose hardware for your door. A door’s hardware includes the handles, locks, and hinges, and you will want to put some time into choosing this hardware in order to ensure that the hardware…
When building a tiny home, your windows are of utmost importance. The latest trend for tiny homes is minimal design windows. What are minimal design windows and why are they perfect for tiny houses, cabins, and guest homes? The information below will help you sort it all out. Minimal Design Windows Explained Minimal design windows…
When you think of a secure door, what images come to mind? A heavy wooden door, banded in iron like something out of a fantasy novel? Or do you think of a fire door, or a bank vault? Probably the latter, because at the end of the day steel is stronger than wood. However, what most…
If your home’s front door is looking drab, worn down, or dated, then it might be time to consider having it replaced. Replacing an outdated entry door can be a great way to not only boost your home’s curb appeal, but it can also increase the overall security of your home. However, when it comes…
While the weather may not feel like it yet, spring is nearly upon us, which means that summer is once again right around the corner. If your home’s windows are outdated and in need of replacement, you may then want to consider having them replaced this spring before summer arrives. Here are just a few…
When the cold season sets in, everyone gets busy to ensure that they winterize their homes. They check the furnace, insulate plumbing pipes, and replace light sheers with heavy drapes. Very few people remember the windows and the role that they play in energy consumption during the winter. Windows can be sources of heat loss,…
Steel doors with narrow profiles are beautiful. The nearly seamlessly glass gives you an uninterrupted look into the outdoors. But if you’re worried about people suing that two-way view to scope out your home, your doors can be designed to protect you against break-ins. Here’s how: Secure the locks against three seams. Most thieves still…
If you’re renovating your commercial buildings, you don’t just need a good steel door. You need an architectural door that meets your industry’s regulatory standards. What is an architectural door? This is a catch-all term commercial and industrial doors. As a general rule, commercial doors need to meet higher standards than residential doors do. These standards…
Renovating small houses can be hard, especially if you want as much space as possible. So start with windows and doors that are made with thermally broken steel doors. With these replacements, you can: 1. Open the space with natural lighting. Traditionally, small homes have few windows and the windows are small. The more natural…
Whenever you’re planning to make home improvements, a little knowledge goes a long way. You don’t have to know how to apply exterior paint seamlessly, but you need to know how to ask about the right paint for your region’s weather. You don’t need to know how to assess foundations before you buy a house,…
