Basement Access Doors
Basement Access Doors - If you're looking to bring basement access to your home, there are many options to choose from. Even with an existing home wit If you're looking to bring basement access to your home, there are many options to choose from. ... [... more]
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Caulk and Weather Strip
Caulk and Weather Strip - Warmed or air-conditioned air mixes with outside air through gaps in your home's thermal envelope-exterior walls, windows, d Warmed or air-conditioned air mixes with outside air through gaps in your home's thermal ... [... more]
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Custom Garage Doors from Designer Doors
Custom Garage Doors from Designer Doors - Behind the Scenes - Lifespan House The Lifespan house, like most of today's homes, locates the garage door in an area that is readily visible from curbside. Given the high-profile positioning on the ... [... more]
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Garage Door Opener
Bob and Ryley selected commercial grade, pre-reinforced steel garage doors for the Dream Garage. They are heavier than most home garage doors, which are usually made of wood or fiberglass. When choosing any garage door, reinforcement is important ... [... more]
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Locks, Keys, and Keeping Your Home Safe
Locks, Keys, and Keeping Your Home Safe - Locks and keys are changing with the times, but the function remains the same. Authorized people need access Locks and keys are changing with the times, but the function remains the same. Authorized ... [... more]
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Lever Section Lock Set
Lever Section Lock Set - Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home 1) The Brosco door is a solid wooden door with finely milled panels and superior overall quality. 2) The Schlage lock set was chosen for its quality as well as ease of use for this ... [... more]
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Natural Ventilation
Natural Ventilation - Natural ventilation relies on the wind and the chimney effect to keep a building cool. Natural ventilation relies on the wind and the "chimney effect" to keep a building cool. The wind will naturally ventilate your home or [... more]
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Faux Grain Door Finish
Faux Grain Door Finish - Behind the Scenes - Executive Mansion Bob visited local artist Elaine Haviland in her studio in Richmond's elaborately restored Landmark Theater to see how she achieved the painted wood graining finish on the doors. ... [... more]
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Exterior Door Basics
Exterior Door Basics - Exterior doors are made for efficiency, security, and beauty. Prioritize your needs and budget before you sort through the opti Exterior doors are made for efficiency, security, and beauty. Prioritize your needs and budget ... [... more]
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Exterior Doors and Storm Doors
Exterior Doors and Storm Doors - Exterior doors are necessary for physical access into and out of a building, and may provide ventilation and illumina Exterior doors are necessary for physical access into and out of a building, and may provide ... [... more]
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Garage Doors: A Range of Options
Garage Doors: A Range of Options - There is a range of options and prices for garage doors, starting with basic stock offerings and moving up to archi There is a range of options and prices for garage doors, starting with basic stock offerings ... [... more]
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Installing New Doors
Installing New Doors - Installing new doors strikes fear in the hearts of most homeowners, but if you take your time and follow basic guidelines, inst Installing new doors strikes fear in the hearts of most homeowners, but if you take your time ... [... more]
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