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How to Prevent Drafts in the Home

How to Prevent Drafts in the Home

by Guest Post on Jan 13, 2010

Doors and windows are the most common places where a draft enters the home, and each one needs to be assessed as to the severity of the draft present. This can be accomplished by placing a lit candle near each door and window and watching the manner in which the flame moves. Continue reading →

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What are the Benefits of Garage Flooring?

What are the Benefits of Garage Flooring?

by Guest Post on Feb 4, 2010

As people upgrade their homes or complete home projects, they are always looking for something else to improve. The latest trend is to spruce up their garage. The garage is slowly becoming more than just a place to store boxes and tools. Continue reading →

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Buying Quality Entry Door Locks

Buying Quality Entry Door Locks

by Guest Post on Mar 12, 2010

Not all entry door locks will serve the safety of a building equally. There are many factors to consider as you choose an entry door lock for your home or contracted building project. The most important aspect of an entry door lock is its security. Continue reading →

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What to Consider When Choosing the Right Garage Doors for Your Home

What to Consider When Choosing the Right Garage Doors for Your Home

by Guest Post on Apr 14, 2010

The materials used for garage doors can complement a traditional home, for example, if you live in a distinctive period style home such as a Tudor property, then timber garage doors would be the best design option. Continue reading →

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Adding a Pocket Door to a Dining Room

Adding a Pocket Door to a Dining Room

by Guest Post on May 25, 2010

A great solution that allows the flexibility of both going in and out of the kitchen when serving meals, and creating an intimate space to sit down for dinner, is adding a pocket door. Continue reading →

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Tips on How to Select Wooden Doors

Tips on How to Select Wooden Doors

by Guest Post on May 27, 2010

Your wooden doors are not added for the sake of aesthetic value. They can add protection to your home, especially from intruders and stray animals. They can also prevent harmful elements such as strong wind, snow, and rain from getting into your house. Continue reading →

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Clever Window Coverings for a French Door

Clever Window Coverings for a French Door

by Guest Post on Jun 8, 2010

French doors are elegant additions to any room, but they can be problematic when it comes to finding a window covering. Their unusual window length combined with the fact that they open and close frequently, make many conventional window coverings obsolete. Continue reading →

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Saving Money with French Door Refrigerators

Saving Money with French Door Refrigerators

by Guest Post on Mar 29, 2011

French door refrigerators offer stylish and convenient options that fit in perfectly with modern kitchen organization.  With finishes ranging from white or black to brushed nickel or stainless steel, these refrigerators make a beautiful statement. Continue reading →

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Which Bedroom Doors for You?

Which Bedroom Doors for You?

by Guest Post on Sep 29, 2011

If you are renovating your home from the bottom up then you are probably knee-deep in the complexities of kitchen and bathroom fittings, and can’t wait to get onto the simpler rooms such as the bedrooms. Don’t be complacent and skimp on attention to detail. Continue reading →

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How to Fit All the Essentials to Your New Door

How to Fit All the Essentials to Your New Door

by Guest Post on Nov 1, 2011

You will already have fitted hinges to the door frame, but you also need to have a handle or knob in place and a latch, so the door opens and closes how it's meant to. First of all, you have to fit the latch, then you will need to remove it with the scored marks in place, before fitting a door handle or knob. Continue reading →

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