When looking at windows we tend to focus on their size. Because most windows have four straight sides, we forget that there are many different custom windows with more/fewer than four sides. It’s hard to remember their shapes. So we’re going to start collecting photos of custom windows with different shapes. We invite you to share photos of … Read More
Have You Been Dreaming About Bay Windows
You might think bay windows were named for the San Francisco bay but they’ve been around a lot longer. Their first use was as highly ornamented additions to buildings during the baroque era. They provided extra living space indoors in contrast to a balcony with outdoor space. They were a popular feature in Victorian architecture and from the United … Read More
How Sliding Patio Doors are Changing Our Lives
Sliding patio doors are your gateway to barbecues, the family swimming pool and other outdoor activities. As building technology advances, these patio doors are becoming glass walls that open out to rooms that extend your total living space. Patio doors traditionally let in a shower of light, and visually bridge the space between inside your home … Read More
Think You Know What French Doors Are?
French doors were originally used in the 17th century as windows, not doors. They were brought to America by early settlers of Louisiana, and remain popular in places like New Orleans. These doors provide maximum light to the interior of your home. The glass and visual space makes rooms appear larger. Often French doors are decorative, although they may … Read More
Door Repairs: Why You Need to PLUMB a Door
Do you have a hard time locking your front door? Or find yourself placing a door draft stopper under your door when it gets cold? Most of these problems are due to a bad door installation, something you’re not likely to notice when you buy your house or have a new door installed. The installer needs … Read More
LED Desk Lamps Different than Older Desk Lights
Where do you go to buy new desk lights? If you need the light right away, you’ll drive to a local store based on how much you want to spend. For a child’s bedroom you might go to Walmart. If you’re putting LED desk lamps in a living room or your home office, you might visit … Read More
How Many Types of Air Conditioners Are There?
As spring, you know it’s time to make sure you’ve got the right air conditioning to keep you cool through the summer months. If you’ve got central air conditioning, your system will run better with a tuneup by your HVAC company. If you’ve moved recently or know last summer wasn’t comfortable, it might be time to research the … Read More
How Smart Locks Are Changing Home Security
The future of home security is not as clear-cut as some would think, but there are a few indicators that it will be a promising one. Chief among these benchmarks are smart lock technology. Smart locks seek to revolutionize the way home security is viewed. Home security casts a wide net, and there are many things that … Read More
5 Tips to Finding a Locksmith You Can Trust
When dealing with an emergency like getting locked out of your home, you simply don’t have time to search for the best locksmith. While I’ve used this argument for building a team of contractors so you’re prepared for emergencies, my list has never included a locksmith. After reading Top Tips to Avoid Locksmith Scams, I knew … Read More
Popup Electrical Outlets That Make Sense
We’re used to seeing electrical outlets along the walls, down near the floor. In kitchens and bathrooms you also find outlets on the walls just above the counter tops. The challenge is with open floor plans there are fewer walls, so fewer places to put outlets. This seems a bit crazy with all our new … Read More
