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Sep122017

25 Incredible Entryway Transformations

Home Transformations, Home Value

Replacing your door is expensive. It’s not like you can just pop it off the hinges and pop a new one on. Usually it’s a major overhaul to rip out the existing door frame and jam in order to insert a new pre-hung door. The project is usually way more involved than you’d want or expect, and it gets very costly very quickly. The good news is, we have a solution. Don’t replace your door. Remodel it! Our door glass program is designed to help completely transform the look of your entryway with a simple and quick DIY project using your existing door. By utilizing decorative door glass, you’re door can look completely new in less than an hour.

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Sep52017

Transformation Tuesday: Door Remodel Projects

Home Transformations, Transformation Tuesday

Your entrance is your home’s focal point when it comes to curb appeal. It’s the first thing people see when they approach your home and their first experience as they enter. It’s a high traffic area, and can sometimes be neglected. That’s why we’re here to show you how incredible your entrance can look if you spend a little time upgrading your door. Adding or replacing door glass is an inexpensive way to take your existing door and make it extraordinary. That and a little paint, and your door will look brand new again!

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Aug292017

DIY Projects to Tackle This Weekend

DIY Projects, Home Value

Weekends are wonderful. Enjoying time away from work, spending it with friends and family, and of course knocking out some awesome projects around the house. For us DIYer’s, we’re always looking for the next project that can add value to our homes. But we need to spend our time wisely this weekend, so we put together a quick hit list of projects you can tackle in a short amount of time with the maximum value added to your home.

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Aug222017

Transformation Tuesday: Blinds Between Glass

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Welcome back to another #TransformationTuesday. This time we are looking over how incredible blinds-between-glass can transform an entryway. Enclosed Blinds (or blinds between glass), are a really popular option for those looking for a clear glass solution that gives them the ability to control their privacy. Traditional blinds that you hang on the outside of your door become bothersome. They slam against the door when you open and close, they break from all the wear and tear, they’re tough to keep clean. Blinds between the glass panels solves it all. Let’s take a look at some incredible transformations using Enclosed Blinds!

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Aug152017

How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Home Value, Maintenance

A question that homeowners ask frequently is how they can be more energy efficient. There are major benefits to paying attention to the energy efficiency of your home. The first is cost savings. Lowering your energy bills is a big win for homeowners looking to cut cost. The other is being more environment friendly. Both are great reasons to keep looking for ways to build the overall efficiency of your habitat. That’s why we’ve compile a few great DIY projects that can cut energy cost and make your home more green.

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Aug82017

How To Repair Your Door to Make It Look New Again

DIY Projects, Home Value

Doors have a major function to your home. They get used and abused throughout the years and unfortunately, sometimes they need some attention to make them a beautiful part of your home again. And it’s important to not take this lightly because the entryway is a focal point for your homes curb appeal. Luckily, we’ve got the perfect solution to fix up that old worn-out door. Checkout our to-do list to repair your old door to make it look brand new again. You’ll fall back in love with your entryway in no time.

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Aug12017

Quick Easy Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

DIY Projects, Home Value

Being a homeowner means managing a never ending checklist of things to get done around the house. Many times that list includes things to fix, repair, or upgrade around the house that can have an impact on the value of the home. Of course everyone wants to increase the value of their home. Many talk about doing full kitchen or bathroom remodels to have a big impact, but there are also a lot of easy quick wins you can tackle that can also have a big impact on the overall value of your home. We’ve outlined a few ideas for you below that you should consider adding to your never ending to-do list.

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Jul252017

How to Install Patio Blinds | Blinds Between Glass

DIY Projects, Product Guides

Controlling your homes privacy is important and that’s why patio blinds have become very popular in recent years. We see it very common especially for those that have double doors leading to their patio area. Better yet, getting blinds that are in-between the glass panels gives you a bunch of added benefits that traditional door blinds don’t offer. That’s why we’re going to go through how easy it is to install enclosed blinds on your patio doors by replacing your existing door glass with a glass insert that has blinds in-between the glass. You’re going to love the new look!

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Jul112017

Transformation Tuesday – Full View Door Glass Inserts

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Transformation Tuesday is the perfect time to reflect back on some of the beautiful door transformations homeowners are making every day. This Tuesday, we’re looking at door transformations using Full View inserts. These homeowners wanted to upgrade their entryways in a way that would maximize natural sunlight into their home without sacrificing their privacy. The solution? A new decorative door glass insert of course! Let’s dive in to see how these homeowners upgraded their entryways.

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Jul52017

Home Makeover: Entryways Edition – Transform Your Front Door

Home Transformations, Home Value

Being a homeowner is a lot of fun. But it’s also a lot of work. Keeping things updated with the latest trends is a non-stop rotation of projects throughout the entire home. One project that doesn’t make the remodel list enough is upgrading the entryway. Most think that entryways can’t be upgraded without a major overhaul, but the truth is, there are some pretty simple things you can do that can give your door way a completely new look that will blow you away. Let’s take a look the best ways to makeover that entryway.

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Jun272017

7 Easy DIY Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home

DIY Projects, Home Value

Every homeowner knows that house projects never end. Ever. There’s always something going on, a upgrade, a repair. It’s an ongoing to-do list. The question is, are you tackling the projects that really add value to your home? Since the to-do list will never be completed, it’s important to focus on the projects that bring true long-term value to your home and give you the best experience living in it. That’s called Enlightened Living – one of our core values. Therefore, we’re more than excited to share with you our top 7 easy DIY projects that you can tackle that will bring incredible value to your home. So you should move these up the list, and check them off. Let’s take a look.

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Jun202017

What are Blinds Between Glass?

Home Value, Product Guides

There’s a new product making it’s way to homeowners everywhere, and it’s called Blink | Blinds + Glass. This new product is a game changer. It is the next generation of blinds that are in-between the glass panels creating the ultimate blinds solution for all of your glass doors and windows. Blink | Blinds + Glass, Enclosed Blinds, and Add-On Blinds are all blinds that are sealed inside the glass panels. Traditionally, blinds have been on the outside of the glass, usually hung on a door frame or window frame to generate some control on your privacy levels. These blinds are already inside the glass!

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Jun132017

7 Reasons You Need A Retractable Screen Door

DIY Projects, Product Guides

Warmer months mean a lot of things for homeowners; outdoor activities, lawn care, home improvement projects, the list goes on. Taking full advantage of the opportunities the fresh air brings is vital to maximizing the use and comfort of your home. And actually, that’s why we love retractable screen doors. Retractable screens are the perfect solution for homeowners looking to maximize the benefits that warm fresh air brings to our daily lives. We love retractable screens so much, that we put together a list of all the great reasons you should get one onto your entryways immediately.

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