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Entering and Exiting: A Door Blog

Do you love solid wood doors, hallow-core doors, French doors, screen doors, security doors, garage doors or any other type of door? If you said yes, we have that in common. Hello. My name is Pat, and I take doors seriously. Whether I'm hanging a bedroom door for my kids, buying new doors for my rental properties or advising a real estate client on new doors, I take the task seriously, and I spend a lot of time researching. After years reading about and testing multiple types of doors, I have decided to share my wealth of knowledge. Please explore, and I hope you like what you find.

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Entering and Exiting: A Door Blog

    3 Things You Can Do To Make Your Home Even Safer
    ​Home security is a big concern for all homeowners. Everyone wants to live in a place where they feel safe, for their sake and that of their family. That said, anything that can improve the current level of security for a home is always welcome to a homeowner. If you are in such a situation and would like to make your home safer than it currently is, here are some ideas on a few things you could do towards that goal.

    4 Garage Door Materials to Consider when Buying a Garage Door
    Purchasing a new garage door is one of the big home improvement expenses. As they last for years, decades even, careful thought must go into this process in order to ensure you make the best decision for you and your family. The right garage door will not only keep your home secure, it improves the curb appeal and hence resale value of your house, should you want to sell. The material of your garage door is one of the first decisions you'll need to make.

    Why Roller Blinds Make Ideal Door Coverings
    Your choice of window coverings will have a significant impact on the overall appearance of your interior décor. As such, it is not advisable to simply select the cheapest window treatments you can find, as they may not complement your personal décor. In addition to this, these treatments are not used exclusively on windows. The different options that are available come with various functionalities, making them great for doors too. Therefore, it would be in your best interests to consider the window covering based on your individual needs.

    Reasons Security Shutters Would Be Beneficial To Your Home
    If security is one of the major concerns you have in relation to your residence, then you should consider installing security shutters. These shutters can be installed internally or externally. They come in an array of colours as well as designs, which is a far cry from the bland metallic shutters that people would previously associate with security shutters. Therefore, you can rest assured that you can enhance the curb appeal of your home, while ensuring it remains safe from intruders.

    Important Questions to Ask when Buying and Installing a Security Door
    The idea behind installing a security door for your home is to have an aesthetically pleasing yet structurally sound door to protect your external entryways from unwanted access by intruders. Before deciding to pick any particular door and installing it, the following are important questions to ask yourself and your supplier: 1. Which is the best installation method?  A door is only as good as its hinges and frames. Talk to the door supplier about installation according to the standard AS5040 which covers security door installation.

    How to Release a Sticking Sliding Wardrobe Door
    Even good quality, professionally-installed sliding wardrobe doors can begin to stick. This is often due to dust and everyday dirt becoming ground into the track and around the rollers. But what can you do to get your sliding wardrobe doors gliding smoothly along their tracks once more? Read on for some helpful hints and tips. What you'll need a drop cloth flathead screwdriver rubbing alcohol rags silicone lubricant spray (this is best to use as it is dust-resistant) block of paraffin wax This job is pretty straightforward, but you will need a helper to assist you in removing the doors, as they can be heavy and unwieldy.

    Finding the Right Commercial Garage Door for Your Needs
    Commercial garage doors can be rather expensive, and as with any big purchase, it is important to consider the available options. If you think that the bulky metal doors characteristic of a warehouse are your only options for commercial garage doors, you might be surprised at the range of energy efficient, attractive, and specialty doors that are now on the market. Whether you live on a back country farm or own an inner-city warehouse, rest assured you can find the perfect fit for your building.

    Five Handicapped-Friendly Features Your New Doors Need
    If you are buying doors for your business, apartment building or other facility, you need to ensure they work for all kinds of people, regardless of their abilities. In particular, here is a look at five handicapped-friendly features all automatic doors and their surrounding areas should have: 1. Open button Unless your doors are operated by a sensor that can tell when people are near it, you need to have an "