Pilasters and pediments are common in neighborhoods across the greater Baltimore area. A classic choice for many home styles, these decorative additions can help any home shine. Both pediments and pilasters create a grand effect on a minimal budget and can improve home value, restore your home to its original style, or ready a home…
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Pilasters are an ancient and modern addition to the exterior or interior of buildings. Commonly associated with Roman times, there are many types of pilasters used worldwide in large-scale buildings and homes. Like other decorative elements, pilasters can increase home value, maintain traditional styles, and give your home the character it deserves. Working with a…
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Kitchen windows are often the touchstone of any cooking space. Plants are almost always a great addition to any room and can do exceptionally well in kitchen windows. Before decking out your windows, it’s essential to think about choosing the right plants for your kitchen window’s light, temperature, and moisture. If you want to upgrade…
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Water or frost between a storm door and entry door can make homeowners uneasy. This collection of water droplets is condensation. Condensation forms when warm air comes in contact with the cooler, dryer air, causing water droplets to condense. The inside or outside of your door or window can fog from temperature changes between indoor…
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A drafty door can be more than a nuisance. It can also decrease energy efficiency and make your home subject to pests, increased dust, and water damage. Unfortunately, drafts are common in homes of any age, especially as seasons change and caulking or weather stripping wears out. Doors are especially prone to pesky drafts. Finding…
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Sliding patio doors are a beautiful and functional addition to any home. However, they can also make people feel less safe. Sliding glass doors are often left unlocked, have simpler locks than main entry doors, and are often hidden from view, making it easier for someone to enter your home unnoticed. To feel more secure…
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Steel entry doors are one of the strongest and most secure ways to keep your home safe. Like all metal surfaces, metal doors can rust. Rust is a natural part of life for metal doors. Unfortunately, rust can be unsightly, annoying, and harmful to metal doors in the long run. Luckily, it’s easy to remove…
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Doors play an essential role in the entry to our homes. They make us feel safe, protect our home from the elements, and present our house to the outside world. No matter the time of year, storm doors can make a difference in comfort, energy consumption, and the look and feel of your home. Could…
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Sliding glass doors are a great choice for easy access in and out of your home to your patio. Over time, they may need some extra care and attention, especially if you do not regularly maintain them. Rust is one of the biggest culprits for causing sliding doors to not work properly. Waiting until there’s…
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Window bars are a safe, efficient, and stylish addition to any home or business. If you’re thinking of installing window security bars on your property in the greater Baltimore area, there are a few things you might want to know. Any security measures you install in your home are a worthwhile investment. Window bars, when…
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