Photo credit: Deur_links_draairichting_.svg. This image was not altered in any way. When you think about replacing your front door, you probably turn to the internet to start researching how much it will cost, different types of doors, and how long it takes to replace.

Maybe you're tired of walking in and out of the same front door every day and want to upgrade your look. Or maybe you’ve noticed some damage to your front door that’s either allowing water to leak in when it rains or makes it difficult to open and close.

Photo credit: Swoolverton. License. Photo was cropped and straightened. Whether you’re looking to replace your front door or a side door on your home, finding the right replacement door type for you can be difficult. So as you’re looking at the different replacement door types, you see fiberglass doors, vinyl doors, steel doors, and storm doors, to name a few. But...storm doors? What is that, a door to protect your home from harsh storms? While fiberglass, vinyl, wood, and steel are types of materials used for doors, a storm door is a style of door, like an entry or patio door.

If you’re thinking about painting your home’s exterior, you might be thinking, “Can I do this myself?” and “Do I really need to hire a professional for that?” Painting the exterior of your home is vastly different than painting the interior. While you can cover your interior walls with a simple primer and topcoat or two, painting the exterior requires much more preparation and skill. The outside of your home consists of layers of protection. You have your frame, substrate, siding, and paint. (Yes, even the paint acts as a layer of protection to your home.)

When something becomes damaged or doesn’t quite look right, chances are you’re going to try and fix it. The same goes for damaged concrete.

When you’re shopping for new replacement windows, did you know that there are different options for the window glass? Depending on your goals for your new windows, you’re going to want to customize the window glass so the window will look and perform how you want it to. There are many different types of window glass to fit your needs for energy efficiency, privacy, and aesthetics. So, what do you need to know about window glass types, and what are your options? Window glass can be insulated, Low-E, glazed, laminated, or tempered. Each of these types of glass will perform differently and even look different, which is why you need to understand the functions of each of these glass types and how they will make your windows look.