Are Storm Doors Needed?

Traditionally, storm doors were used in northern climates because the primary door was inefficient.  A storm door created an additional barrier from high winds.  With today’s foam-filled, energy-efficient doors, storm doors are obsolete. So why do people still use them? A false sense of security The worst reason to purchase a storm door is for security.  I’ve had customers tell me they just feel safer when there is a storm door because people won’t be able to break in as easy…

Don’t Waste Money on a Door at the Big Box Stores

Did you ever hear the saying, “buy cheap, buy twice?” That saying is very important when considering purchasing a door. I get calls all the time from customers who thought they were saving money by buying from a big home improvement store only to be frustrated when it comes time to get their doors or windows installed. Today was no exception. I spoke with a nice lady who bought a storm door off the shelf from Lowe’s and now they want to charge her $500 to have it installed. H…

Are all Doors the Same?

There are many different exterior entry doors on the market today. For the average homeowner it is difficult to try to find out what is a quality door and what will break down over a short time. You should first decide whether you are looking for a wood, steel or fiberglass door and you should understand the pros and cons of each. Wood doors may be traditional, but in all likelihood you are already replacing a wood door. Why replace an inefficient door that has been prone to …