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Sliding patio doors are a great feature of any home. Not only do they allow circulation and natural lighting to flow in, but they extend living spaces to the outdoors. However, our homes’ exterior elements always require a little maintenance and effort if we want them to last. Sliding patio doors are no exception, and […]
Understanding the design of the exterior doors is important in maintaining the appearance of the entire door. When your door starts to absorb moisture, has weak hinges, and makes noise during opening or closing means that the door needs replacement. In order to replace the door, you will need to first understand door anatomy. The […]
Entryway closet ideas are a brilliant way to keep your home organized, but creating an entryway that is both practical and beautiful can be a difficult balance. An essential part of the home, an entryway closet is a space that needs to tick all of the boxes: it should be practical, work hard, be easy […]
A number of manufacturers have re-imagined their window and door collections this year, highlighting old favorites and creating new product options for builders and buyers looking for a change. New exterior doors strike a balance between beauty and resilience, with a bevy of designs to match trending home styles, and bold black frames have come […]
As much as walls, ceilings, and furniture pieces define the character and perception of an architectural project, doors play a critical role in building that style. Among all the doors used in houses, the front door is the first tangible element that homeowners and visitors will encounter, acting as the pivotal point where architecture greets […]
The front door of your home affects the curb appeal, welcomes visitors to your space, and impacts your home’s safety. Planning and budgeting for a door installation can take some time due to the available choices and customizations. According to HomeAdvisor, door installation costs can range from $471 to $1,583, with the national average at […]
With rising inflation and surging home sale costs, some homeowners are opting to remodel rather than buy a new house. Even those choosing to sell want to maximize their profits. Some remodeling projects offer little return for investment (ROI), however. Find out which projects real estate media company Zonda says can offer the best value […]
Daylight passing through smart windows results in almost complete disinfection of surfaces within 24 hours while still blocking harmful ultraviolet (UV) light, according to new research. For this research, she tested four strains of hazardous bacteria — methicillin-resistance Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa — using a mini-living lab set-up. The lab […]
Homeowners know that the type of windows in a house contributes greatly to heating and cooling efficiency. Maintaining indoor temperatures consumes huge amounts of energy and accounts for 20 to 40% of the national energy budgets in developed countries. Read More […]
New research from the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Oxford takes energy efficient windows a step further by proposing a new “smart window” design that would harvest the sun’s energy in the winter to warm the house and reflect it in the summer to keep it cool. The work was recently published in […]
