Good question, Alex! You know, it would seem that a window with a blind or a shade permanently sealed inside a window or door would offer greater energy efficiency. There are some companies out there that claim this is true…
Your front door is the first thing people see when they come to your house. When you have an attractive door, you enhance your home and you feel good about yourself, because it reflects you and your personal style. That’s why I like to call it your ‘crown jewels’…
Today you can buy a stunning entrance door made out of fiberglass, Alec. The doors looks like wood, feels like wood, but it’s fiberglass! Your holiday guests will be green with envy because today’s fiberglass entry doors are gorgeous – you know that rich, classic look of old wood that just makes a home that [...]
Great question! Below I have provided a link to the Andersen online parts website. This site will enable you to locate and order an auxiliary foot lock for patio doors online or provide you telephone numbers to call and talk with someone to place your order. Huh, imagine that a telephone and a person, that’s [...]
I just have to share this note from an email I received from veteran customer, Mr. Blakeney. Notes like this make my day! “My wife asked me the other day how many times did I think the sliding door going from our bedroom to the deck had been opened since it was installed. I got [...]
Great question. I am assuming what you’d like to do is put a side-by-side, double entry door in place of the one you currently have. Yes, that is very possible. The minimum that needs to happen is to enlarge the opening and put in a new header. That may be easier said than done. There [...]
You may be hearing a lot of buzz lately about the EPA’s Lead Paint Rule. That’s because its requirements, defined in 2008, became effective just last month and that means a change in the way many remodeling companies are doing business. Almost any contractor can disturb lead-based paint during a repair or renovation, creating hazardous [...]
This video illustrates why we have a Worry Free Lifetime Performance Satisfaction Guarantee. It is exactly what I tell homeowners looking for window replacements.
Question: The glass in my front door sidelites has lost it’s seal – very cold in the winter. Can I replace just the glass? The rest of the door and sidelite is in fine shape. Yes, it is possible and actually quite common to replace the glass in a sidelite. Since I am not certain [...]
A determined burglar can get through any entry door you choose for your home. However, the right door can help prevent burglaries and home invasions. Even security features that may not seem important can be the key to deterring a would-be criminal. He will move on to the next closest target, rather than taking the time or tools to overcome the obstacles you have placed in his way. Read about these features and other crime prevention tips.
Enter your info to receive my newsletter
