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7 Ways to a More Energy-Efficient Home this Fall

By Mike Foti on September 12, 2014. Leave a Comment

Steel Front Entry Door Painted with Decorative Glass The official start of fall is just around the corner and has many homeowners considering ways to prepare their homes for the cooler temperatures ahead. The good news is that there are many simple ways to make your home more energy-efficient without... Continue reading

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Project Spotlight: New Fiberglass French Doors add more than just improved function

By Mike Foti on May 2, 2014. Leave a Comment

Fiberglass french doors in a Pepper Pike Ohio home When Drs. Mona and Walid Saliba decided to replace their existing front entry doors their main purpose was purely functional – to get rid of drafts. Using a fiberglass door from Provia the Saliba’s were able to transform the entrance of their home.... Continue reading

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Entry Door Sidelights with Glass Block can add Security, Privacy, Style & Reduce Costs

By Mike Foti on March 22, 2013. Leave a Comment

Entry Door Sidelights with Glass Blocks To add to the curb appeal and provide light many homes have entry door sidelights– that is the good news. The bad news is these sidelights provide an easy and quick place for a burglar to enter your home. While you could use wire in the glass or wrought iron... Continue reading

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Project Spotlight: Turning a Storm Door into a Patio Door – Improving Views & Saving Energy Cleveland Ohio

By Mike Foti on September 21, 2012. Leave a Comment

Before - Storm door flanked by double hung windows Maxine David (who lives in the Richmond Heights suburb of Cleveland) had a problem – a flimsy single pane storm door provided almost no protection from the cold and heat outside. This challenge greatly reduced the amount of time she was able to use... Continue reading

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How to Select a Steel Security Storm Door for the Front, Back, Side or Garage Entrance

By Mike Foti on May 18, 2012. Leave a Comment

Steel security entry door It’s been reported that 80% of all burglaries come through a single locked door and 67% of burglars enter through some other area than a front door. With alarming statistics like this it could make good economic sense to add an extra layer of protection to a front, side,... Continue reading

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How to Select a Steel Entry Door for the Front, Back or Sides of a Home

By Mike Foti on April 15, 2012. Leave a Comment

Steel Front Entry Door Painted with Decorative Glass The best investments according to the 2012 Remodeling Cost to Value survey that can be made in a home is to upgrade the front entry door. A nice looking door will not only improve the curb appeal of the home but it has the dual benefit of saving... Continue reading

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How to Select a Fiberglass Front Entry Door

By Mike Foti on April 7, 2012. 3 Comments

Fiberglass front entry door and transom with decorative glass Perhaps nothing makes as much of a statement about a home than it’s front entry door. Fiberglass front doors can turn an ordinary home into something special. In this article you’ll learn the definition, advantages and disadvantages, and... Continue reading

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Getting the most for your home improvement & remodeling spending – The 2011-2012 Cost to Value Report

By Mike Foti on November 28, 2011. Leave a Comment

Vinyl replacement windows provide a good return on investment Everyone is looking for value these days for their hard earned dollars. There may be no place where this is as true as it is with money spent on residential real estate. With home value still declining (although at a slower rate) when... Continue reading

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How to Use Decorative Glass in an Interior or Exterior Door

By Mike Foti on October 22, 2011. 2 Comments

Decorative door glass in a front door sidelight and transom Entry doors and interior doors are not just a functional way to move through rooms – they can make a dramatic architectural statement to add economic value, interest and style to a home. There is not better way to create a one of a kind... Continue reading

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How to Choose between a Steel, Fiberglass or Wood Front Entry Door

By Mike Foti on October 8, 2011. 1 Comment

Fiberglass front entry door and sidelight system with decorative glass Let’s face it options in entry door systems can leave most any dazed and confused. There are 3 main types of doors – steel, fiberglass and wood – and countless accessories (hardware, finishes, locksets, knockers, kick plates... Continue reading

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