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Adore Your Door with Renovation
by H.L. Staples
Refacing Cabinet Columnist
Maybe yours has begun to warp or peel. Perhaps it's commenced to crack. Maybe it simply lacks panache. If any of these describes your front door, perhaps you should consider ripping the thing off its hinges--or hiring a contractor.
Once you have completed that bit of home improvement, you'll need a replacement door. Here are two basic elements to consider when changing out your front entrance.
Home Improvement that Keeps the Outside Out
When replacing your door, you have a choice between fiberglass, steel, or wood. A fiberglass door provides good insulation, can be painted or stained, and won't decay or rust. A steel door also provides solid insulation, but you have to keep up the home improvement, painting in order to keep away the rust. Wood isn't as strong of an insulator, but you have a lot of freedom in your renovation, as you can paint, stain, and varnish wood. And many people simply prefer the look and feel of timber.
Home Renovation that Lets the Outside In
Some doors are solid from top to bottom, providing the height of security, and you may prefer the Fort Knox feel. But even the most security conscious homeowner with a preference for a ray of sunshine can afford to select a door with a small top window. When choosing your new front door, consider the amount and quality of light the renovation will provide. Perhaps ornament your entranceway with light by choosing a door with stained or cut glass panels.
You can quickly boost your house's curb value with the front door's improvement. If the clothes make the man, the front door makes the house. Dress yours to the nines.
About the Author
H.L. Staples has taught at the University of Georgia and Syracuse University. Her articles have appeared in The Boston Review, Denver Quarterly, The Georgia Review, and elsewhere.
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