The Knockety Notebook

Homeowners certainly have a lot to think about when selecting a new front door. In addition to choosing things like the door’s material and finish, you must also decide which additional fea … read more

Few things make your entryway as inviting as live plants. But on the flip side, struggling or dead plants will have quite the opposite effect; they’ll make your doorway look depressing and negle … read more

While it seems like the kind of thing Madison Avenue may have invented in the 50s to sell cleaning supplies, spring cleaning actually first began in the mid-1800s. And as it turns out, there was a ver … read more

The sticking-door phenomenon is a super common problem, especially in homes with old or low-quality doors. But doors should not stick–they should open and close easily, without requiring much fo … read more

Unfortunately, just about everything eventually wears out and needs to be replaced–including the different components of your home. From your carpets to your HVAC system to your roof, you’ … read more

While some tastes and decorating decisions never seem to go out of style (mid-century modern design choices don’t seem like they’re going anywhere any time soon), others come and go as the years go by … read more