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Exterior Door Home Remodeling Terms
You’ve decided it’s time to replace one of the entry doors to your home. Do you need a pre-hung door? Are you completely removing it for a larger door with sidelites, or replacing just the door and using the existing frame? Next, decide whether you want right hand or left hand. Huh? Here’s some help… …
Tools Every New Homeowner Should Own
So, you’ve just bought your first home… congratulations! It’s exciting and a little mind boggling at the same time. After all the furniture is placed and the dishes are tucked away, a few things around the house could use minor improvements. Got tools? If not, here’s a list of tools every new homeowner should own. …
Consider Vinyl Siding For Your Home
Once you own a home, doesn’t it seem like there’s always something around the house which needs to be done? A window gets broken, the roof springs a small leak, the kitchen is too small, or the floors just need replacing. It never seems to end! And then there’s upkeep of the exterior of the …
Introducing Wall Base Moulding
In our last blog, we talked a little about casing. Let’s take it a step further. Introducing wall base moulding or baseboard trim! This style of decorative moulding is used where walls and floor meet, creating a visual foundation at the base of the wall. Install it alone or with a shoe base and base cap …
Casing, Trim, or Moulding: No Need For Confusion
Casing, trim, or moulding? There’s no need for confusion. These terms are used interchangeably by contractors, remodelers and home pros. What is casing? Quite simply, it’s a moulding profile which frames (or trims) a door or window. Casing is functional as well as decorative. The main purpose of casing is to surround all doors and windows, …
Trends In Kitchen Home Improvements
Here we are, a few months into 2018. We took a look at the local trends in kitchen home improvements which our customers are planning and completing. Are they similar to the national trends forecasted earlier in the year? Yes, in quite a few areas! Trends in Kitchen Home Improvements Remodeling a kitchen is …
Adding Curb Appeal with a New Door
When you drive by the front of your home, do you like what you see? If the lawn is neatly trimmed, the flower garden is in bloom, but something doesn’t feel quite right, it’s time for a new front entry door. An exterior door is a simple way of adding curb appeal and improving the …
Doors: Measuring Rough Openings
When you’re ready to purchase a new door, you’ll need to have an idea of what size door you’ll need. Therefore, measuring rough openings for doors prior to purchasing is an important step in your home remodeling. Also, do you want a pre-hung door? This is where the door jamb (or frame) is already attached …
Outdoor Projects For Warmer Weather
Well, it’s about time! It’s May and the weather is finally getting warmer here in southern New England. And that means it’s time to go outside and work on those outdoor projects. Perhaps you’re thinking about adding a deck to your home? Building a new deck is one of the first projects that comes to …
Decorative Wall Options
Is there a room in your house with one wall that’s just plain boring? No amount of pictures or photographs seem to be able to give it any interest. Well, we’ve got a few suggestions for decorative wall options to spruce up a wall and take it from flat to fabulous. Moulding & Millwork Moulding …