Are you trying to think of ways to add a little pizazz to your entryway by installing a new doorbell button? Okay...maybe not. But, if by chance you were thinking about it or you're gathering ideas like we like to do, then read on happy homeowner. Even if you're not thinking about doorbell buttons, you might think about swapping your old, boring push button for one of these far more interesting decorative ones. Whether you are looking for something modern, cool, rustic, or just … [Read more...]
One of my biggest reasons for attending home shows is to see interesting, cool homebuilding products and services, with the occasional celebrity to meet to keep things interesting. The 2011 Fall Atlanta Home Show didn't disappoint, although, I had hoped that there would be more products to wow me. A product garners a "wow" and/or a "cool" rating by meeting one, or more, of the following criteria: A better-built "mouse trap" for an old problem A new invention/patent that truly … [Read more...]
Is it time for you to replace your door locks on your home? There are some great locks on the market that are technically advanced at reasonable and somewhat reasonable costs, depending on the features you require. There is a very slick technology called biometric fingerprint recognition for an advanced lock for your home, if you want the latest and greatest. Fingerprint door locks have been on the market for awhile now and there are different types to suit your particular needs. There are … [Read more...]
In my most recent post, I talked about planing the bottom edge of a door that sticks on the threshold. You may have noticed a can of Durham's Rock Hard Water Putty in one of the photos. I also mentioned it towards the end of the article. "Rock Hard" is a great product and nice to have around when you come across small wood rot problems here and there. I've used this stuff for years, on occasion.I happened to have one of those small wood rot problems on one of the door frames of my … [Read more...]
We have a 15 pane single French door that needed some repair. It's original to the house, so 20+ years of weather and wear have taken its' toll. Besides the glass panes, it is solid oak so you can work with it to make repairs, if necessary. The door is actually not the culprit here. It appears that the cantilevered breakfast room had sunk a fraction of an inch to the point that the door frame wasn't square anymore, therefore causing the door to stick on the left side of the bottom … [Read more...]
If you have a library in your home and shelf space is getting tight, or if you're about to become an empty-nester and want to remodel a bedroom into a library, then you might want to consider some of these options for bookcase doors. Bookcase doors provide an added dimension to any room as well as hide a secret room, home gym, wine cellar or hallway. You get the idea. Bookcase doors come in a variety of styles and shapes dependent upon varying factors such as door frame dimensions, … [Read more...]
I spent this past weekend painting our foyer, including the muntins around the window panes on the sidelights and the transom window overhead. All that remained was the cleanup. If you're like me, you don't bother to tape off your window panes prior to painting the muntins and sash. In my opinion, it's easier and quicker to remove the paint with a glass scraper or wallpaper shaver after the paint has dried. I'm really not a sloppy painter by any measure, but for painting windows I can let … [Read more...]
Good grief...that's a cheesy title! But... Winter is still here but it's not too early (or too late) to complete your plans for that new 3-season sunroom addition you've been thinking about. The Energy Doctor has some very nice options for you to consider. They've been around for over 27 years and still going strong. In fact, they claim to be a leading manufacturer of solarium and sun room products in North America. See for yourself. … [Read more...]
Are you in the market to have new windows installed on your screened porch? If so, I have 3 questions for you: Does easy care and low maintenance sound good to you? Do you live in an area where you are able to sit outside in your screen porch for at least 9 months out of the year? Are you sick and tired of spending hours of your valuable time meticulously putting up plastic sheeting in the winter to retain heat only to remove all of it 3 months later in the spring...and do it … [Read more...]
Fiberglass, wood and steel are your main choices for residential entry doors. The deep, rich grain of wood is very appealing to our sight and touch so it is no surprise that some of the fiberglass doors on the market today have evolved to look and feel exactly like real wood. Some are even architecturally correct with proportionate stile-and-rail configurations. (Steel doors are mostly used for industrial and commercial purposes.) Take my photo challenge to see if you can tell the … [Read more...]
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