Doors
Should Shutters Match the Front Door?
| Updated July 14, 2022

There comes a time when you want to give your home exterior a complete repaint. However, you don’t need to paint the whole house in order to give it a refreshing makeover. With a coat of paint on your front door and shutters, you can create visual interest without breaking the bank!

How to Cover a Doorway without Door
| Updated December 6, 2022

If you like your house to look traditional, dour, less stylish, and less safe, then this article is not for you. By the time you are done reading this page, you will have learned that the best cover for your doorway might just be without a door.

French Doors
| Updated October 10, 2021

Are you contemplating adding French doors to your house? This could be one of the best home improvement moves you can make.

Safest Front Doors
| Updated July 28, 2022

If you’re looking to replace your front door or building a new house, continue reading. This article will run down the list of materials that are considered safe for a front door. Also, get to know the various considerations in selecting a front door.

Types of Sliding Glass Door Locks
| Updated September 4, 2022

There’s no question that a sliding glass door can make your home look elegant, pleasing, and inviting and it can let air and natural sunlight into your place. Moreover, sliding glass doors are easy to clean and operate. One of these weaknesses is its security risk. But the good thing is that there are many types of sliding glass door types you can choose from.

Standard Door Sizes
| Updated September 6, 2021

A door may be a simple machine, but installing or replacing one requires accurate measurements. A door that is too big for the opening will not close. On the other hand, if it is too small, it won’t lock. Without proper alignment, a door may not open, close, or seal. While most doors can be bought from stores, yours can be custom-made. This article will cover the different standard sizes for various kinds of doors to help you choose the right door size for your home.

Types of Keys
| Updated July 27, 2022

Keys are an item that very little thought is given to by most people, which is interesting when most of us will use at least one, if not several keys, every day of our lives. These tiny, common items are what we put our trust in to protect ourselves and our loved ones from potential intruders or to protect our belongings against theft.

Door Locks
| Updated September 3, 2022

Here we look at the various types of door locks and how they differ from each other to give you a clear understanding of which lock will be best for you.

Glass Front Doors
| Updated July 14, 2022

Glass front doors are an alternative to traditional wooden exterior doors that we see on most homes. Glass doors are widely used as patio doors in modern homes, but more and more homeowners are choosing them for their exterior doors. Due to the unique qualities of glass, it offers distinctive advantages and disadvantages for exterior doors, which I will mention a little later along with some great examples of glass types. You can then decide whether or not a glass front door is the right option for you.  

| Updated September 30, 2025

From melon, squash and pumpkin to carrot and apricot, No we’re not talking about fruits and veg – these are just some of the many shades of orange you can choose for your front door. An orange front door instantly draws attention and is perfect for those who want to make a punchy statement with this show stopping color. After all, no-one wants to make an uninviting impression with their home’s front entry so it makes sense to opt for a welcoming and striking color like a shade of orange.

Pink Front Door Ideas
| Updated July 14, 2022

Have you ever considered injecting some personality into your front door by opting for the color pink? From fuchsia and magenta to bubblegum and wild berry – yes we are talking about the rich spectrums of pinks that surpass versatility. Whether you love wearing pink, or want to make a statement by decorating your home in this hot color, you can certainly say it with passion.

Blue Front Door Ideas
| Updated February 20, 2026

From cobalt and classic blue to admiral and indigo, when it comes to choosing a shade of blue for your front door, you’re certainly spoiled for choice. This understated color is reminiscent of the sea and sky, but it represents so much more. If blue is your favorite color (like it is mine!) and you wish to increase your curb appeal, take a look at my 22 examples of different shades of blue front doors on modern and traditional homes.