What Wood Is Best for Garage Doors?
Right-Hand vs. Left-Hand Doors: How To Choose
There are many details to consider when buying a new door, including the style, color or stain, size, width, and much more. With so much to consider, the process can seem overwhelming to new DIYers and homeowners. One tiny detail that many people neglect is the orientation of a doorway’s opening. While this may seem like an afterthought, the way your door opens can make a big difference in the convenience of a home. Right-hand vs. left-hand doors: how to choose is luckily not as confusing as it seems!
Continue readingThe Benefits of Teak Wood Doors
Choosing a new door is an exciting part of renovating or remodeling a home. Though it might seem like a simple detail, a beautiful door has a powerful impact. Deciding on the style, type, and size of a door is a difficult task. Even more so, choosing a species of wood for your new door can greatly alter its look and how it matches the rest of the entryway. When it comes to exterior doors, one species has many benefits besides its handsome appearance. For most people, the benefits of teak wood doors include how hardy they are against inclement weather. However, there is much more to the advantages of these gorgeous doors!
Continue readingThe Advantages of Wooden Garage Doors
Choosing a garage door should never be a light decision. There are many things to consider, such as style, price, and material. Though most homeowners settle for drab and common materials like fiberglass, purchasing a garage door does not have to be a boring task at all. As with most things in the home, there is an opportunity at hand for personal expression as well as a boost in your home’s value. Wooden garage doors are luxurious and are often more accessible than the average person would assume.
Continue readingThe Best Finish for an Exterior Mahogany Door
A new door is always a fun project that will make your home instantly more stunning. However, it is not uncommon for rich woods to arrive unfinished. Mahogany doors are no exception. The reason for this is to allow the homeowner to customize their door’s appearance even further with a hand-laid finish. Every kind of wood absorbs color and varnish differently, however. The best finish for an exterior mahogany door is a question worth the extra consideration.
Continue readingA Complete Guide To Buying Entry Doors
Buying and installing a new door is a lot more complicated than most people realize. There are small details that go into this much bigger project. At Nick’s Building Supply, we understand you want the perfect door, and you want it right the first time. With over forty years in the entryway and construction business, we have the know-how to do just that. To help homeowners achieve the dream home results they want, we’re proud to present a complete guide to buying entry doors.
Continue readingHow To Choose Between Pre-Hung and Slab Doors
Seeking out a new door is a very exciting prospect. A new door can add a breath of fresh air to the look and feel of a home. However, choosing and preparing for a new door installation can be tricky. Besides ensuring you obtain the right size, you will also need to be aware of the many variations on how the door may arrive. Primarily, you will need to know how to choose between pre-hung and slab doors.
Continue readingHow To Measure an Arched Doorway for a Door
Arched doorways and curved entryways have a stunning appearance reminiscent of historic structures. There is something inherently fascinating about anything different, and a door with a round top exteriors doors never fails to impress. These doors are always a favorite with guests and homeowners alike because of their one-of-a-kind beauty.
Continue readingThe Many Benefits of Alder Doors
Deciding to upgrade the entryway of a home should never be a hard decision, especially when it involves alder wood. This handsome wood species makes for beautiful doorways that are not only a pleasure to look at, but also offer many utilitarian benefits.
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