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Let’s Talk Window Terms
If you’re ready to window shop, let’s talk window terms. Double hung or single hung? Replacement or new construction? Since these are just two basic questions when you’re looking for new windows, we thought this would be helpful information for you to check out. Let’s Talk Window Terms Frame – Structural support for a window …
Interior Door Home Remodeling Terms
In our homes, interior doors allow us privacy in the bedroom and bathroom, keep closet and storage items out of view, and protect toddlers or pets from harm by separating a basement from a first floor. Doors are essential to every home and consist of a variety of parts. Below you’ll find a list of …
Exterior Door Home Remodeling Terms
You’ve decided it’s time to replace one of the entry doors to your home. Do you need a pre-hung door? Are you completely removing it for a larger door with sidelites, or replacing just the door and using the existing frame? Next, decide whether you want right hand or left hand. Huh? Here’s some help… …
Tools Every New Homeowner Should Own
So, you’ve just bought your first home… congratulations! It’s exciting and a little mind boggling at the same time. After all the furniture is placed and the dishes are tucked away, a few things around the house could use minor improvements. Got tools? If not, here’s a list of tools every new homeowner should own. …
Consider Vinyl Siding For Your Home
Once you own a home, doesn’t it seem like there’s always something around the house which needs to be done? A window gets broken, the roof springs a small leak, the kitchen is too small, or the floors just need replacing. It never seems to end! And then there’s upkeep of the exterior of the …
Introducing Wall Base Moulding
In our last blog, we talked a little about casing. Let’s take it a step further. Introducing wall base moulding or baseboard trim! This style of decorative moulding is used where walls and floor meet, creating a visual foundation at the base of the wall. Install it alone or with a shoe base and base cap …
Casing, Trim, or Moulding: No Need For Confusion
TL;DR: Casing, trim, and moulding may seem interchangeable, but each serves a unique purpose in home design. Trim is the broad category that includes all decorative woodwork—casing specifically frames doors and windows, while moulding refers to decorative profiles like crown, base, and chair rail that enhance the architectural detail of a room. Understanding these differences …
Trends In Kitchen Home Improvements
Here we are, a few months into 2018. We took a look at the local trends in kitchen home improvements which our customers are planning and completing. Are they similar to the national trends forecasted earlier in the year? Yes, in quite a few areas! Trends in Kitchen Home Improvements Remodeling a kitchen is …
Adding Curb Appeal with a New Door
When you drive by the front of your home, do you like what you see? If the lawn is neatly trimmed, the flower garden is in bloom, but something doesn’t feel quite right, it’s time for a new front entry door. An exterior door is a simple way of adding curb appeal and improving the …
Doors: Measuring Rough Openings
TL;DR: When installing a new door, knowing how to measure the rough opening is essential. The rough opening is the framed space in a wall where a door will be installed—it’s larger than the door itself to allow room for the frame, shims, and insulation. Accurate measurements help ensure a proper fit, smooth installation, and …