Posts Tagged ‘entry door’
Saturday, October 8th, 2011
- Fiberglass front entry door and sidelight system with decorative glass
Let’s face it options in entry door systems can leave most any dazed and confused. There are 3 main types of doors – steel, fiberglass and wood – and countless accessories (hardware, finishes, locksets, knockers, kick plates etc.) which can make the front door selection process daunting. To simplify this decision this article will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of the 3 entry door types to begin your selection process (most door accessories are available across each of the 3 door types).
Continue reading “How to Choose between a Steel, Fiberglass or Wood Front Entry Door” »
Tags: energy efficient door, entry door, entry doors, exterior doors, fiberglass door, front door, high security door, side door, steel door
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Thursday, November 25th, 2010
- Basement Remodeling Adds Cost Effective Living Space vs. a Room Addition
- Steel Entry Doors Add Curb Appeal and Provide a Great Value vs. Cost
Maybe at no time in recent history is it more important than now to spend your money wisely. We’re just pulling out of a recession (at a slower pace than most would like), housing and resale prices are still depressed, and unemployment is coming down (very slowly).
So – if you’re in a home that’s in desperate need of several home improvement projects where should you begin to get the most return for money spent? Is there some type of statistical guide to help you prioritize remodeling projects based on the market value they will add to your home? Fortunately the answer is yes!
Every year the remodeling industry with the assistance of Realtor magazine, the National Association of Realtors, Specpan (an on line market research company) and HomeTech Information Systems (an estimating software developer) team up to complete the Cost to Value Report. Here’s a quick recap of the findings: Continue reading “Remodeling Trends 2010 & 2011 – How to get the biggest bang for your buck” »
Tags: attic remodel, basement, Basement Remodeling, bedroom, cost to value, cost to value report, door, entry door, home improvement, home improvement remodeling, kitchen, kitchen remodeling, remodeling, remodeling blog, remodeling projects, remodeling trend, remodeling trends, replacement windows, siding, trend blog, Windows
Posted in Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Exterior Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Windows | 4 Comments »
Saturday, November 20th, 2010
- Front Porch Addition Hip Style Roof Cleveland Ohio
- Front Porch Addition During Construction – Fiberglass Columns and Vinyl Soffit for Low Maintenance
The problem: Rich (a homeowner in Cleveland Ohio) had a problem – the lack of a front porch roof caused the concrete stoop to get icy and unsafe in the winter, the front entry door was hard to open, and the look of the front entrance was not as nice as Rich would like. Rich wanted to make sure to do this project with low maintenance materials to minimize time he might need to spend maintaining the roof and porch structure.
The solution: Steve Vlk (Project Manager from Cleveland Design & Remodeling) designed a hip style front roof which was attached to the existing home. Steve recommended materials for the project to compliment the architecture of the home and to keep the structure as maintenance free as possible for Rich. Here are the specific decisions Rich and Steve made to achieve a safe, stylish, and better functioning front porch design. Continue reading “Project Spotlight: Adding a Front Porch Roof for Safety, Style, & Function – Cleveland Ohio” »
Tags: Cleveland Design and Remodeling, columns, contractor blog, design build contractor, downspouts, entry door, fiberglass columns, front entrance, front porch, front porch designs, front porch ideas, front stoop, gable roof, hip roof, home improvement blog, remodeling contractor, roof, roofing, small porch, vinyl siding, vinyl soffit
Posted in Commercial Remodeling & New Construction, Exterior Remodeling | 6 Comments »
