Choosing the Right Exterior Doors In part 1 of our buying guide to the most energy-efficient windows and doors, we looked at how to choose the right windows for your home. Much like windows, exterior doors must meet specific energy efficiency requirements certified by an accredited agency. Following the criteria established by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), hinged steel and fiberglass doors can only receive ENERGY STAR Certified status and are eligible for a Greener Homes rebate of up to $125 per door. However, some sliding glass patio doors can also qualify for ENERGY STAR’s “Most Efficient” status, making them eligible for a higher rebate of up to $250 per door under the Greener Homes program.” As a homeowner, it’s important to choose the right door for your home for its aesthetic appeal and impact on your monthly energy costs. Doors protect your home’s energy from escaping and keep the outside…
It is often said that the interior style of your home reveals a lot about your personality. But can the same be said about your home’s exterior? Bursting bookshelves and gallery walls might be your…
Entry door is the gateway of your property, where house meets home. It sets the tone for what the outside world sees when they look at your house, and what inspires your design within. For…
Your front door is the first thing your guests interact with when they come over to visit; and based on its colour, shape and style, it’s the underlying feature that sets your house apart from others…
Entry doors are key contributors to the curb appeal of a home, especially if they’re sparkly clean. If you have a white or light coloured entry door, it is extra important to make sure it…
One of the easiest ways to add instant curb appeal to a home is by painting the front door a fun and inviting colour. Here are some popular entry door colours to get the creative…
Increasing the curb appeal of your home is one of the hottest trends of summer. Curb appeal refers to making upgrades or improvements to the front, or “curb” facing area of a home, in order…
The act of simply replacing a front door can add as much as 5% to the perceived value of the home, especially if you create a grade entrance using a decorative door lite. This perceived…
The act of simply replacing a front door can add as much as 5% to the perceived value of the home, especially if you create a grand entrance using a decorative door lite. This perceived…
Yes, the JELD-WEN Custom Fibreglass door collection features greater detailing for a genuine wood appearance. Woodgrain fibreglass doors are available in multiple wood grains and finishes. These doors are visually indistinguishable from wood, but give…
Curb appeal is the perceived value of your home as seen from the exterior. Curb-facing design elements, like a brightly painted door, decorative glass inserts, custom windows or grilles can all influence your curb appeal. Another…
April is a month of transition and regrowth. As spring showers wash away the last of winter, leaving the soil fertile and the grass sparkling green, you may wish to treat your home to a…
Your entry door can be the focal point of your home’s façade and increase curb appeal. By making careful decisions about the material, style, configuration and glass options for your entry door system, you can…
Sidelites are narrow, vertical windows positioned on either side of an entry door. Though they are commonly paired, it is possible to have a sidelite on just the right-hand or left-hand side of a doorway.…