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How to Install a Retractable Screen in 7 Easy Steps

DIY Projects, Product GuidesNovember 6, 2018

If you love the idea of fresh air coming in through your front door or patio doors, but you don’t love the idea of a wide-open door and all the bugs that come along with, you may want to think about a retractable screen.

They’re simple to install, neat and elegant looking, and made to be long-lasting and durable. A Brisa single door retractable screen instantly transforms your room by letting in fresh air and sunshine. The best part? It’s an easy, fun DIY project that will probably take you 30 minutes or less. Here’s how to get started.

5 Benefits of Installing Decorative Glass into your Front Door

DIY ProjectsOctober 30, 2018

Your home’s front entrance is the one that guests enter through and you want it to look its best. You’ve planted an array of beautiful plants and flowers, landscaped the front yard, and created a nice walkway. You also make sure the exterior of your house is looking good, but if your front door isn’t as attractive as everything else, it throws everything off. You could replace it, but there’s an easier, and less expensive option. Door glass inserts turn a plain door into a piece of functional art. Beyond their looks, there are five benefits of installing door glass inserts.

Transformation Tuesday: Fall Door Makeovers

Home Transformations, Transformation TuesdayOctober 23, 2018

Now that the weather has cooled off quite a bit, it’s become the perfect time to get outside and tackle some of those home improvement projects. Of course, this Transformation Tuesday we’re highlighting what a little bit of your time can do to completely transform your entryway.

Below you’re going to find some of our favorite door makeovers. These homeowners are taking their existing door, cutting a hole, and adding some glass to give their entrance a completely new look. This project is a fraction of the cost of a new door, takes a fraction of the time, and saves you from throwing your door into a landfill. We’re up-cycling doors across the country, and we want you to see the difference it’s making in peoples home’s just like yours.

What are Blinds Between Glass?

Decor Trends, Product GuidesOctober 16, 2018

Blinds are a highly convenient addition to many homes. They allow you to let the sun into your home or take a look outside whenever you like, but they’ll also come down to prevent others from seeing in or to help reduce the impact of the sun on your home. Opting for blinds between glass, on the other hand, can add increased convenience to your home decor.

How to Find Windows to Match Your Home’s Style

DIY Projects, Style GuidesOctober 12, 2018

Windows are part of your home’s architecture. However, a simple trip to the hardware store can turn into a nightmare. Here is an all-inclusive guide to help you find windows that match your home style. Decide the purpose the windows will serve. The windows you choose need to fulfill the purpose they are meant for, which is to let light inside your home. For aesthetic purposes, look for units that give a beautiful view of your house. Follow these suggestions to find windows that’ll not only brighten up your home but add to its beauty as well.

How To Install Patio Door Blinds – Blind Between Glass

DIY Projects, Product GuidesOctober 9, 2018

Do you feel like you could use more privacy at your patio doors? Want more control in modulating the light? Feeling like the space could use a pick-me-up in general? Consider enclosed blinds, which are an amazing option to enhance privacy and give you more light control on your patio doors.

If you’ve been thinking of enhancing your patio doors with enclosed blinds, we’ve got you covered with this step-by-step process. Set aside a Sunday afternoon, grab a friend or a neighbor, and get started on this easy DIY project.

The Top 5 Fall Home Improvement Projects That Will Add Value to Your Home

DIY Projects, Home ValueOctober 2, 2018

Fall is perhaps the best time to focus on home improvement projects that will make your home more appealing to potential buyers (and add to its value)—especially if you’re planning to sell in the spring. For one thing, if you plan to hire a contractor to do some or all the work, most of them have fewer projects in the fall, which means you’re likely to get the job done faster than you would at other times of the year. For another, moderate fall temperatures are the best for installing most building materials, and for exterior painting.

Cost Comparison: Replacing Your Door v.s. Door Makeover

Home Transformations, Product GuidesSeptember 25, 2018

Most homeowners are not aware the impact your entryway can make on your homes curb appeal and overall value. An old, dated, and beat up door can be an eye sore. Your entryway is supposed to be the key focal point and the first impression of your home. The problem is that replacing an ugly door is expensive. Really expensive.

High quality doors with decorative glass get very pricy, very quickly. Not to mention that tearing out an entry door and installing a new one is a labor intensive project, takes a long time and makes a big mess. That means your forking out big bucks to have a contractor take care of this for you.

We want to make home upgrades simpler and more affordable. That’s why we’re showing homeowners that you can get your entryway makeover for a fraction of the cost by keeping your existing door and simply adding (or replacing) a piece of glass.

7 Benefits of Blinds Between Glass

Product GuidesSeptember 18, 2018

If you are looking to make some improvements to your home to create a more modern look, you should check out enclosed blinds. Blinds between glass are exactly what they sound like — blinds built inside of glass panels.

Blinds are a necessity to almost any home, but traditional blinds don’t always fit any door, they attract dust and dirt, and they break easily. Blinds between glass are stylish, contemporary, and are easy to maintain. Here are seven benefits of having blinds between glass.

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How to Install Blinds Between Glass: 8 Easy Steps

DIY Projects, Product GuidesSeptember 11, 2018

Enclosed door glass blinds are a great way to transform any old door. If you have an old door and are looking to replace its existing clear glass with enclosed blinds, you can easily handle the task yourself.

Replacing standard door glass with enclosed blinds is a fairly simple task if you have the right tools and a little help. Adding door glass blinds is a quick and easy upgrade that will add style to your door and value to your home.

Before you start the simple process of adding the enclosed blinds, you will need just a few tools to help you with the task.

Top 5 DIY Projects to Increase Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

DIY ProjectsSeptember 4, 2018

You’ve invested quite a bit in your home and you want to make sure you can be comfortable for years to come. But you also don’t want that investment to cost you more money than it needs by wasting energy. With that in mind, we’ve got 5 top DIY projects to increase your home’s energy efficiency.

Selling Tips: 4 Ways to Quickly Increase your Home Value

Home Value, Selling TipsAugust 28, 2018

Increasing the value of your home quickly is a concern whenever homeowners are looking to increase their equity during refinancing, or to improve the curb appeal of their homes when they are selling them. A lot of people think that slapping a fresh coat of paint on their house, or changing up the landscaping of their home is a quick way to increase the value of their home, but that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface.

There are plenty of other ways to not only catch the eye of a prospective buyer, but also contribute to the overall value of your home, and you won’t even have to break out the gardening gloves or paintbrush.

5 Ways to Enhance your French Patio Doors

DIY Projects, Home ValueAugust 21, 2018

French doors are a stunning design feature that improves your home in many ways. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a traditional or contemporary look, French doors can create a stunning and clean design to fit any home. An entryway to a patio is the perfect location for a set of French doors.

If you already have French patio doors installed, you should look at ways to enhance the look and use of them. You can change up the style, color, and features to fit any area. Here are five ways to enhance your French patio doors.

8 DIY Projects To Increase Home Value

DIY Projects, Home ValueAugust 14, 2018

There are many home improvement projects that you can do on your own time to increase the value of your home. It doesn’t matter what your budget is either, because there are small and large projects to be completed at every home.

Keeping up with regular maintenance, making home improvements, and adding curb appeal will all help increase the value of your home. These projects can provide a large return on investment in the future whether you decide to sell this month or years down the road. Here are seven home improvement projects that will increase the value of your home.

9 Benefits of Having a Retractable Screen Door

Product GuidesAugust 7, 2018

Retractable screen doors are convenient and provide many benefits for you and your home. They can easily be installed in various places around your home to fit most doors, and they remain out of sight when not being used.

They are a modern and attractive design element that can add value to your home while creating the perfect transition between the indoors of your home and your outdoor living space. They are a great alternative to traditional screen doors and have many benefits that solid doors do not offer. Here are some of the benefits of having a retractable screen door.