The standard width for many front doors is 36 inches, although 30- and 32-inch doors are also common. Most standard exterior doors are 80 inches tall and 1¾ inches thick. Homes built before the 1980s often have narrower or less consistent openings, so your current door may not match the size you see at a…
A transom window is a narrow window installed above a door or another window. It gets its name from the horizontal beam, called a transom, that separates it from the opening below. In older homes, operable transom windows helped air move between rooms before air conditioning became common. Today, most transoms are fixed in place…
A picture window is a large, fixed window that gives you a clear outdoor view and brings more natural light into your home. Because it does not open, the window has no crank, handle, or sliding sash to interrupt the glass. Picture windows are often used in living rooms, dining rooms, stairwells, and other spaces…
A casement window has a single pane, or sash, that is hinged on one side and swings outward like a door. Instead of sliding the window up or across, you usually turn a small crank near the bottom of the frame to open it. While casement windows are one of the oldest window styles, today’s…