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 are [...]
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 what kind [...]
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.
It’s that time of year again. The grass is green. The sky is blue. And your car is yellow from all the pollen. That’s right, it’s allergy season. It seems to get worse every year, and pollution certainly isn’t helping. Luckily you can limit allergens from getting in your home by sealing up your windows and doors.
Last week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a “Safe Harbor” provision to ease some of the confusion about the new energy tax credit for replacement windows, doors, and skylights. Under the provision, previous energy-efficiency standards were retroactively put in place for a limited time, helping out homeowners who may not have known about the new standards.
Customers have been asking a lot of questions about the new energy tax credit for home improvements. The federal government is giving big tax incentives for replacing windows and doors to save energy.
I made this quick video to answer some of the questions:
Question:
I’ve been trying to find information about a product that claims to reinforce your lock. The company’s website says locks and deadbolts aren’t worth it because the lock area is flimsy wood, and that you need to reinforce the lock to be safe.
Do you think this is worth it?
Question:
I just bought a new metal door that does not have a peephole. Can you I put a peephole in a metal door? And how would I do it?
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