How to Know When You Need New Gutters
Much like sump pumps and roofs that don’t leak, gutters are the silent heroes of your home. When they are all properly functioning you barely notice them.
Bow or Bay Windows: Which One to Choose?
Sometimes referred to as a compass window, bow windows offer very distinct architectural style to home that utilize them. In fact, a bow window depends upon curved architecture and actually creates more space by projecting beyond the exterior wall of the home or building.
A home’s front entryway serves to define the curb appeal and first impression your home imparts to visitors and potential buyers alike. The front porch and surrounding spaces are the focal point of the front of your house. Certainly your front door gets a lot of attention in the design and feel of your main entryway. But, what about a storm door?
Let the Natural Beauty in with Bay Windows
For the right home and the proper environment, a bay window can be a very versatile and impressive focal point of your home’s living area. Some critics may think they’re too traditional or outdated, but they have numerous benefits worth carefully considering.
If you are fortunate enough to have a beautiful exterior picture from one of your home’s common living areas – perhaps you should FRAME IT. THAT is the whole idea of a picture window: just like the name suggests.
Sliding Doors – Great Choice for Outdoor Access
Unrivaled for their innate feature of bringing the most possible light into a room, sliding glass doors can add a great deal of beauty and ambiance to your home.
Hopper Windows Offer Unique Answer
Basement levels or floors situated below the exterior grade can be tricky when your goal is to increase natural light and improve natural ventilation. In many homes, Hopper Windows can be the unique answer to some of these types of challenges.
Hinged Patio Doors Popular Option with Homeowners
When you are considering an upgrade or remodel that involves your egress to an outdoor deck or patio, one very popular option is a hinged patio door. These configurations are also commonly called “Atrium Doors”.
The Timeless Elegance of French Doors
Perhaps you want to create a sun-drenched passageway connecting your multi-level backyard deck to your family room. Or, you would like more exterior exposure for both light and air between your kitchen and your garden. French doors could be just the solution you are looking for to bring the fresh outdoors a bit closer.
Unique, Fresh-air Designs with Awning Windows
Awning windows are versatile in their use and can be integrated into design combinations that can add a measure of unique character to your home. We have used them in multiple arrays to accent larger windows – or, as a versatile replacement for a picture window.
Making a Great First Impression with Entry Doors
When we replace a residential entry door, we are reminded of that old TV commercial that said “You never get a second chance to make a first impression!” Now, that may have applied to marketing a shower soap or deodorant, but we think it applies to that first impression your home’s entryway can make on guests and visitors.