Estate Millwork Knowledge Base
Louvered Doors in your House
Published: September 01, 2020
Our homes can have many doors, whether they are bedroom doors, bathroom doors, pantry doors, or utility doors that hide something from plain site such as a washer and dryer. You'd be surprised by all the places louvered doors can be used throughout your home; bathrooms, closets, laundry rooms, and utility rooms. Louvered doors are great for small spaces that require some privacy all while maintaining natural air circulation. Benefits of Louvered Doors There are many benefits to having louvered or shutter doors, they are great for small confined spaces where ventilation is a must. Th...
Instant Curb Appeal with Wooden Planters
Published: August 27, 2020
When facing the issue of space for a flower or vegetable garden you may have wondered if it was possible to have such gardens. Wooden garden planters are great for areas like this and come in all shapes and sizes and add instant curb appeal to your home. Your balcony or front porch can be potential locations for your garden and even better yet planter boxes deter weeds and help avoid soil related issues like insects and diseases. Setting up your Wooden Garden Planter First you want to select the location where you would like to setup the wooden planter, then measure out the space av...
Remodel with Finished Stair Treads
Published: August 25, 2020
Are you transitioning from carpet to hardwood floors or are you just looking to update and replace the look of a stair case. Replacing stair treads can be a simple DIY solution with a big aesthetic upside. Solid wood stair treads are not a veneered or engineered material but rather a solid wood tread that will replace the existing treads instead of placing a thin veneer cap over top of the existing tread which alters the dimensions of the stairs which can cause a tripping hazard, these veneers are also made of cheaper material and likely won't last as long as a new wooden stair tread . ...
What Makes a Door French?
Published: August 20, 2020
Do you have a new patio you'd like to have a sunny passageway to from the living room or a garden you'd like to see from your kitchen all while allowing in more natural light? French doors are a beautiful addition to any home, a majority the door is made from and glass and allow you a great view outside. Since French Doors are mostly glass they can save on some electricity costs because of the natural light they let in. Why are they Called French Doors If you are thinking they are called French doors because they originated in France you'd be right, but there is a little more to it...
Replacing Closet Doors with Sliding Barn Doors
Published: August 18, 2020
Are you looking to upgrade your current closet doors to a more modern look? Look no further than sliding barn doors . What are Sliding Barn Doors Sliding barn doors sit on a track kind of like sliding doors of past with the exception of the rail sitting on the outside of wall above the doors instead of being mounted in the opening above the doors. There are some cases where people mount the metal rail within the opening but leave it exposed, this is usually the case when the opening requires two doors and it is not possible to slide the doors past the opening in both directions. ...