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Exterior Paint a Great Home Improvement Idea

by Tina Gleisner, in Curb Appeal Ideas, Roofing & Siding

a new coat of exterior paint will enhance your home's curb appeal

Fall is the time when most of us begin to roost; to settle in for winter and prepare for the holidays on the horizon. You might already have a fall maintenance or home improvement schedule, and that’s smart. If you’re undecided about your next project, exterior paint is worth considering.

Tags: exterior house paint, exterior house painting, exterior painting

Front Door Styles & First Impressions

by Tina Gleisner, in Doors

You’ve  been thinking about a new entry door since you bought your home and yikes, that was a few years ago. Maybe you found a door you like, but have no idea where to find one like it?

Tags: doors are functional and decorative, front doors affect curb appeal, installing exterior doors is complex, most home owners should not install exterior doors, picking a door style

Front Door Handles: How Many Styles are There?

by Tina Gleisner, in Curb Appeal Ideas, Doors

front door handles vary from knobs to levers & pull door handles like these

Front door handles rarely (maybe never) get discussed when talking about curb appeal or front doors. But the right front door handle can truly change the personality of your home’s appearance, like wearing the right necklace with that little black dress.

Tags: door handles, door hardware, door knobs, door levers

Radiant Floor Heating Keeps Your Toes Warm

by Tina Gleisner, in Flooring Ideas, Heating and Cooling

radiant floor heating means your feet won't freeze as you walk barefoot during colder seasons

New England gets cold in the winter and sometimes that discourages homeowners from putting tile in their kitchen or bathrooms. Now there’s a solution that heats tiles, and your room from the floor up. It’s called radiant floor heating. 

Tags: flooring ideas, radiant heat, radiant heat flooring

Custom Windows in Many Shapes

by Tina Gleisner, in Windows for Houses

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

Tags: architectural windows, unique windows, window shapes

Have You Been Dreaming About Bay Windows

by Tina Gleisner, in Windows for Houses

wondering where you'd put a bay window in your house

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

Tags: bay window curtains, bay window seat, bay window treatments

How Sliding Patio Doors are Changing Our Lives

by Tina Gleisner, in Doors

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

Tags: compare patio doors, French patio doors, patio doors, sliding patio doors

Think You Know What French Doors Are?

by Tina Gleisner, in Doors, Home Terminology

French doors are well known but there's confusion about what makes a door a French door

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

Tags: door ideas, remodeling ideas, types of doors

Door Repairs: Why You Need to PLUMB a Door

by Tina Gleisner, in Doors

making sure you have a plumb door is key to a successful installing

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

Tags: door plumb, how to plumb a door, plumb a door, plumb door

LED Desk Lamps Different than Older Desk Lights

by Tina Gleisner, in Home Lighting

Task lighting that is green & gorgeous

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

Tags: green homes, home office, light fixtures, lighting

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