A front door with sidelights can make your entryway feel brighter, wider, and more welcoming before guests ever step inside. Whether you live in a Baltimore rowhouse with a narrow front door or a larger home with room for a grand entryway, sidelights—10–14-inch-wide vertical windows on one or both sides of the door—can add natural…
Is your aluminum storm door not closing properly? Start by checking the hinges, screws, frame alignment, weather stripping, strike plate, thermal expansion, and door closer. Many issues can be fixed with basic storm door adjustment, but repeated sagging, sticking, or latching problems may require professional aluminum door repair. Table of Contents Common reasons for aluminum…
Both satin and semi-gloss paint can be great options for doors. When you’re painting an exterior door, semi-gloss is likely the better choice because it holds up better and can highlight the architectural features of your home’s facade. Satin can be a better choice for interior doors if you like a softer look, and it…
French doors and hinged patio doors look similar but work differently. Both options bring in lots of natural light and add curb appeal to side or back doors. French doors have two opening panels with hinges on each door and require more clearance. Hinged-patio doors only have one opening panel with a hinge in the…