Estate Millwork Knowledge Base
Is Plywood a Real Hurricane Shutter?
Published: August 06, 2020
When hurricanes are on the horizon, we see people make a mad dash to one of the big box stores for truckloads of plywood to cover their windows and doors in hopes of protecting their homes from the impending storm. The question is, is plywood considered a real hurricane shutter? In short the answer is NO, there are very real issues with using plywood to protect your home. While it is better than nothing once the plywood gets wet it will likely warp and it isn't adequate in protecting again projectiles. The Better Alternative: Wooden Hurricane Shutters A better option to using plywoo...
To Reface or Replace Cabinet Doors
Published: August 03, 2020
To reface or replace your kitchen cabinets, both can make a dramatic difference in the appearance of your kitchen. Replacing cabinets can be costly and time consuming while refacing your existing cabinets and drawer boxes can be a cost effective way to improve and update the look of your existing kitchen and make it look new without breaking the bank. Once you've decided to replace your cabinet doors and drawer fronts you'll need to decide what style of new cabinet doors you want. Estate Millwork offers many different types and styles of replacement cabinet doors . Louvered Cabinet...
Finding the Right House Shutters
Published: July 30, 2020
Houses are meant to have shutters on the windows and they look best when the shutters are well maintained or replaced if they are damaged or missing. Shutters are a key visual component to the overall aesthetics of the exterior of your home and can also provide protection from the weather and prying eyes. Vintage homes deserve real wood shutters with raised or flat panel, louvers or a combination of louvers and panels. Louvered shutters are the most common style of exterior home shutters but there are several other options such as paneled, Bahama / Bermuda, Board & Batten, and Com...
Tips for a Successful Wooden Garden Planter
Published: July 27, 2020
Are you just starting out with a wooden garden planter ? Yes, then here are some tips to help your planters look their best throughout the season as well as prepare for the colder months. Water Often The soil in planters dries out a lot quicker and needs watered at least once a day during the hot, sunny and dry months of the year. If you have planters that are drying out a lot quicker than others try pruning some back, remove a few plants, or move the planter to a less sunny location. Fertilize on the Regular With limited amount of soil in your planters to provide nutrients, your...
Replacing an Interior Door
Published: July 17, 2020
There are several reasons why you may want to replace an interior door , whether the existing door is damaged, out dated, or was maybe removed by a previous owner. Whatever the reason fear not replacing an interior door is a simple and something that can be taken care of by you. Selecting a New Interior Door Before you start removing your interior doors you will want to have their replacements lined up and ready to go. Estate Millwork offers several different types of interior doors such as louvered doors , raised panel doors , flat panel doors , French doors , custom doors a...