Before You Shop: 25 Key Factors to Consider When Buying an Entrance Door

Your entrance door is the first impression of your home, combining style, security, and function. Choosing the right door means considering materials, design, and features that affect durability, energy efficiency, and appeal. This guide covers 25 key points to help you find a door that fits your home and lifestyle.

Door security: What every homeowner should know

When buying a new front door, Ottawa homeowners face an important decision: how to balance style, energy efficiency, and above all, security. A residential entrance door is your home’s first line of defence, and modern manufacturing has come a long way in providing solutions that maximise both safety and peace of mind.

Door Styles: Top Trends, Options, and Buying Tips for Your Home

Residential entrance doors are available in a wide range of styles, each thoughtfully designed to complement different architectural tastes while providing distinctive aesthetic appeal and practical functionality.

Door Materials: Fiberglass vs Steel vs Wood Entrance Doors

When upgrading your home's entrance, selecting the appropriate door material is crucial. In Ottawa's diverse climate, which includes frigid winters, humid summers, and rapid freeze-thaw cycles, the right door can enhance energy efficiency, security, and curb appeal.

External Doors: A Complete Homeowner’s Guide

Choosing the perfect exterior door can be daunting with so many options available. That's why we've created "Everything You Should Know About Exterior Doors," a comprehensive 44-page guide designed to make your decision easier. This guide is packed with crucial information, detailed diagrams, and visuals to help you pick the ideal entrance, garden, or sliding door.

Canadian Greener Homes Initiative

The Greener Homes Grant is gone, but the Greener Homes Loan is still available!
The Canada Greener Homes Loan (1) and Grant (2) programs were introduced by the Government of Canada in 2021 to help homeowners improve energy efficiency and sustainability in their homes. We frequently receive inquiries about which programs are currently available. Below, you’ll find a summary of the current status of these initiatives to clarify what options are open to you.

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Get the best window product, value and price

Replacing your windows is a big investment, and it's not just about picking the cheapest option. It's about finding the right product, from a trusted installer, that matches your needs, your style and your budget.

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Window cleaning might not seem challenging, but achieving optimal results requires precision. For the best outcomes on your next window cleaning task, explore our 9-page ULTIMATE window cleaning guide.

Laminated vs. Tempered Glass: Choosing the Right Safety Glass

When it comes to safety glass, two of the most common options are tempered glass and laminated glass. While each type is engineered to reduce risks associated with breakage, they work in different ways and offer distinct advantages. Understanding those differences can help you make an informed decision for applications that demand both strength and safety.

Basic Locks: Understanding the Basic Components

Understanding how the most common lock types work, and the parts that make them function can help you make informed choices when deciding on hardware for your new door. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the two most widely used locks: deadbolts and spring knob locks.

Typical Lock Types: What You Need to Know

From simple keys to smart locks, door security has evolved for over a thousand years. Today, homeowners can choose from a wide range of options that make protecting their homes easier and more convenient than ever.

Deadbolt Locks: Essential Security for Every Entrance

Deadbolts remain one of the most reliable ways to protect your home, and modern advancements in lock technology have made them more convenient and versatile than ever. From traditional mechanical models to Wi-Fi-enabled smart locks, there’s a deadbolt solution for every homeowner.

Spring Knob Locks: Secondary handles and Locks for your entrance doors

Most people think of a doorknob as just a simple handle you turn to open a door. But for residential entry doors, that small piece of hardware plays a big role in comfort, security, and design. From basic keyed knobs to smart key systems, spring knob door handles continue to evolve to meet modern home needs.

Convert a Window into a Door: What You Need to Know

In the quest for innovative home solutions, homeowners are seeking more than just simple window replacements. Enter the magical realm of window-to-door conversions, where the function and aesthetics of a space can be completely transformed.

Window Aesthetics
Choosing the Right Look

When most Ottawa homeowners consider window replacement, their first thought is often energy efficiency. And while that’s undeniably important, especially in our extreme climate, the aesthetic value of new windows is just as impactful.

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