The Knockety Notebook

Search this question and you get ranges. Five hundred to ten thousand. Fifteen hundred to eighteen thousand. The ranges are that wide because almost every page answering the question belongs to a cost … 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

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

When choosing a door, what is inside matters as much as what you see. Many homeowners focus on style and finish while overlooking construction. Door core type directly affects how a door feels, how it … 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

Fiberglass front doors are deeply misunderstood. They tend to get the reputation of being the ‘budget option’, especially when compared with wood front doors because of the clear difference in price. … read more

Shopping for a new front door can be overwhelming. At some point in your search, you will likely be confronted with the dilemma of whether you should purchase a wood or fiberglass front door. While bo … read more

Choosing the right wood species for your exterior front door is crucial. The type of wood can dictate the door's durability, aesthetics, and overall lifespan. We’re delving into the characteristics of … read more

When you start shopping around for a new exterior door, you’ll have a lot of options to choose from. But before you start picking out the perfect color, finish, and architectural style, don’t forge … read more