Spring Spruce Up, Part 4: When it’s Time for a New Entry Door

So far in our Spring Spruce Up series, we’ve covered, When it’s Time for New Siding, When it’s Time for a New Roof, and When it’s Time for New Windows. In our fourth installment of the series we’re shifting our attention to exterior doors, specifically tell-tale signs that you might need a new front door, as well as the different types of door materials, and the top brands you’ll want to consider for your front door replacement. Let’s get started … TELL-TALE SIGNS YOU MIGHT NEED A NEW FRONT DOOR YOUR ENTRY DOOR IS DRAFTY Drafts don’t just happen in the winter, it’s just that in the warmer months the drafts are letting in hot air — either way, drafts are a sure-fire way to increase energy bills because of extra use of your heating and cooling units. The front door, in addition to your windows and insulation, is one of the culprits that can let a draft into your home. Check for entry door drafts by carefully holding a candle or lighter near the

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Top 6 Reasons to Update Your Front Entry Door

Realistically, the front entry door of your home probably isn’t something you think about much — unless there’s some type of issue with it, or you’re simply just looking to remodel the exterior of your home. When it comes to new door installation, we’ve found that there are a handful of popular reasons that homeowners in the Dane County area want their entry doors replaced — including better security and improved curb appeal — so we decided to share the top 6 reasons you might want to replace your front entry door. Before we get started with our top 6 reasons, we’d like to share a couple of important things to consider, no matter what your reason for having a new front entry door installed: Make sure you are getting a quality door, from a dependable brand, with a solid warranty Make sure the contractor you hire to install the door is experienced, licensed, and LOCAL These two points may seem like no-brainers, but they’re worth pointing out because an improperly installed door can cause

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