The Knockety Notebook

A Homeowner's Guide to Door Weatherstripping Most homeowners spend considerable time choosing the right front door: the material, the finish, the hardware. Far fewer give the same attention to the thi … read more

A front door does not exist in isolation. The glass panels, trim, and architectural elements surrounding it shape how the entire entry reads, from the street and from inside. Sidelites and transoms ar … read more

On the Gulf Coast, storms are not a possibility - they are a schedule. From Corpus Christi to Tampa Bay, homeowners live with the reality that a major hurricane can arrive any given season. The front … read more

Not every front door is built for every climate. A door that performs beautifully in a mild Pacific Northwest neighborhood can warp, corrode, or fail its seals within a few seasons on the Gulf Coast. … read more

Your front entryway does more work than any other part of your home. Before a guest rings the doorbell, before they step inside, they have already formed an impression, of your taste, your standards, … read more

A south-facing front door gets more direct sunlight than any other orientation. While that makes for a bright, welcoming entry, it also puts your door through a daily cycle of heat, UV exposure, and t … read more