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New DIY Craftsman Crosshead Installs in Less than 10 Minutes

February 23, 2021 by Kathy Ziprik

Homeowners can now instantly upgrade the appearance of interior doors, windows and cased openings with the new Craftsman Crosshead from Ornamental Decorative Millwork. The one-piece pre-built crosshead comes in five common widths and can be installed in less than 10 minutes. “This may be one of the easiest DIY projects imaginable,” says Keith Early, vice […]

Filed Under: Home Improvement, Molding, Weekend Projects, Windows & Doors

August – National Curb Appeal Month

August 14, 2020 by Kathy Ziprik

Creating “Top Down” Curb Appeal

Filed Under: Extreme How-To, Home Improvement, Roofing, Weekend Projects, Windows & Doors

Privacy Window Accents Aging in Place Shower

February 28, 2020 by Kathy Ziprik

  PENSACOLA, FLA – Occupational therapist Kendra Orcutt helps people grow old … carefully. When she recently counseled a couple to get rid of their old bathtub in favor of a zero threshold walk-in shower, she knew the new bathroom design was just as important as its functionality.   “This couple hired our company to […]

Filed Under: Bathroom, Home Improvement, Windows & Doors

10 Maintenance Must-do’s To Make Garage Doors Last Longer

February 20, 2018 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Ran Keller)   Garage doors are opened and closed multiple times a day, yet few homeowners conduct regular checks and inspections on it. In fact, they are often the most neglected part of a house, even though they are frequently used and make up a large portion of a home’s outward appearance. […]

Filed Under: Windows & Doors Tagged With: DIY, do it yourself, door, fix, garage, garage door, home improvement, maintenance, repair

Acrylic Block Versus Glass Block -Pros and Cons

November 1, 2017 by Jake Thomas

Offering design appeal and privacy, block windows have been used in homes and commercial projects for more than a century. What started as the inclusion of heavy true glass block windows has evolved over the years to the embracement of lighter-weight acrylic block windows. Both have their place in today’s market, but which one is […]

Filed Under: Bathroom, Extreme How-To, Home Improvement, Windows & Doors

National Curb Appeal Month Tips for Enhancing A Home’s Curb Appeal

July 25, 2017 by Jake Thomas

  Never underestimate the power of curb appeal. A whopping 99 percent of National Association of Realtors members believe it’s important in attracting a buyer. August is National Curb Appeal Month, and the perfect time for homeowners to make upgrades. Whether repairs enhance form, function or both, homeowners should select projects that will improve quality […]

Filed Under: Home Improvement, Roofing, Windows & Doors

A Day at the Beach: Haas Door Products Weather the Storm

June 28, 2017 by Jake Thomas

Coastal living isn’t always easy and carefree … especially if you live in Florida. As most experts relate, there are four vulnerable parts of a home during severe weather: the roof, windows, doors and garage door. Fortunately for Florida residents, impact-resistant garage doors from Haas Door meet state of Florida and Miami/Dade County windload standards […]

Filed Under: Home Improvement, Windows & Doors

Bifold Doors – Tips for Fitting Them

February 11, 2016 by Jake Thomas

  (guest post by Tony Cope) Bifold doors have become very popular. They provide an ideal way of being able to close off or open up two adjoining rooms if the structural opening is too wide for a set of double doors. Usually the opening needs to be between 8 and 11-1/2 ft. (2.5 and […]

Filed Under: Windows & Doors, Woodwork Tagged With: bifold door, DIY

Choosing Caulks and Sealants

April 7, 2015 by Jake Thomas

  Caulks are used to seal joints for a decorative finish, to seal joints to prevent water intrusion, or both. When it comes to sealing joints in crown molding or weatherproofing windows, choosing the right caulk/sealant product is the first order of business. Selection Silicone sealants have long been the staple for exterior projects where […]

Filed Under: Tools, Weekend Projects, Windows & Doors Tagged With: caulk, sealant

Energy Efficiency Tips from Duck

April 9, 2014 by Jake Thomas

  Our friends at ShurTech, makers of Duck Tape, offer some handy advice on getting the most energy efficiency from your home. –M. Weber Homeowners can typically save up to 20 percent of heating and cooling costs (or up to 10 percent of total energy costs) by properly sealing their homes. According to the U.S. […]

Filed Under: Weekend Projects, Windows & Doors Tagged With: Duck Brand, Energy Efficiency, seal your home, weatherstrip

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