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Sliding Barn Doors vs. Conventional Swinging Doors

Published: April 01, 2021

Sliding barn doors are a great way to add personal style and functionality to any room in your home. Not only are they fairly easy to install, barn doors can be customized to fit your needs and free up valuable floor space that would otherwise be needed for conventional swinging doors. Sliding barn doors are great for both small and large spaces, whether it is to free up space that would otherwise be blocked when a swinging door is opened or be left open in larger spaces to create a comfortable flow from one room to another. The Advantages of Sliding Barn Doors Style When it com...


Boost your Curb Appeal with a Black Front Door

Published: March 30, 2021

Black is one of the trendiest colors in home design; from black steel furnishings to black appliances to black windows, the color has taken over the interior. This latest door color trend literally puts black front and center of your home. It can make a front door elegant and dramatic, black works well with any and every other color, making it extremely versatile. It can also toss a challenge your way. If you don't have enough contrasting colors as a backdrop, black can hide the entry or make it feel too dark and not very good for your home's curb appeal. Why Black is a Trendin...


Why You Should Have a Wooden Exterior Door

Published: March 25, 2021

Wood doors have a rich sense of character and beauty all their own that steel or fiberglass doors do not. Perhaps this can be attributed to the unique patterns of their natural wood grains, wood doors often have stained instead of painted to bring out this texture creating a heavy and durable feel. Wooden front doors can be a stunning way to make a statement at your front entry and also give guests an idea of what awaits in your home's interior spaces. Benefits of Wooden Exterior Doors As previously noted the natural wood grain is one of the most attractive features of a wooden...


Why Oak Doors are So Popular

Published: March 23, 2021

There are plenty of choices these days when it comes to picking out interior doors for your home or business. One of the most popular type of doors for the home are oak wooden doors; but just what is it that makes oak doors so popular? Durability As with anything in your home, you want to ensure the doors you choose will stand the test of time. While manufactured doors hollow core doors can sometimes look very appealing due to the price, the low overall quality of these box store doors is not worth saving a couple dollars over. Oak wood doors have a solid frame, are durable...


Custom Front Doors and Entry Doors

Published: March 18, 2021

Your home's entry door adds more than aesthetics, it provides safety and insulates you and your home from the outside elements. The front door you choose should represent you and your style all while not detracting from your homes curb appeal. Our custom entry doors are available in a variety of materials and designs. Each door can be customized to your exact measurements and finish; our custom doors can even be ordered complete with door jamb and door casings making them ready to install. Entry Door Types Paneled Doors Raised Panel and Flat Panel doors are great options f...