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Summer has arrived, along with the good and bad that comes with the season! You might be ready to throw the doors and windows open for a breath of fresh air but wait. One thing most people agree on is that bugs don't belong indoors. They bring along risks, painful stings, itchiness, and even create unsanitary conditions.  Follow these tips to protect your home from those pests that love to sneak in with the summer air.   Seal Your Doors Examine your entry doors carefully, and you might notice how many unsealed gaps there are, making an easy path for bugs to enter. Install a solid steel or aluminum threshold under the door to keep insects from crawling in. Take the extra step to add a door sweep to help cover the gap between the bottom of the door and the threshold. Finally, you can add weatherstripping to the perimeter of the frame to prevent bugs from entering on the sides or top of the door.   Seal Your Windows Because our insect friends are so tiny, many can enter thro...

When building a home or replacing windows in your home, you have various options for choosing the best type of window for your family. One option that many people don't consider right away is bulletproof windows. Should you add bulletproof windows to your home? It is important to note that no glass is truly bulletproof. Still, many materials are bullet-resistant and can be used to fortify the windows against ballistic attacks and other high-force impacts. The window composition and thickness will play a big part in the strength of your windows against bullet-like objects.   You might think that bulletproof windows are only for celebrity's homes, government officials' homes, or homes in unsafe neighborhoods. However, there are many other reasons to install bulletproof windows in your home.    One viable reason for considering bulletproof windows is for storm damage protection. Homeowners who live in areas prone to severe weather and storms should consider bulletproof gla...

Your front door is the focal point of your home and sets the tone for your home as people enter. This entry plays a significant role in the style of your home, whether it is formal, casual, practical, or whimsical. Choosing an entry door that fits your personal style is as important as having one that can withstand the elements in your area.  The two most important features of your entry door are function and aesthetics. Start by choosing a material. Entry doors are primarily either made of wood, steel, or fiberglass.    Wood doors are beautiful and luxurious but require a considerable amount of upkeep. Wood doors will take a beating when in direct sunlight for most of the day, causing them to crack or dry out. Also, wood doors can crack and warp when exposed to too much moisture. Wood door costs range depending on how it was constructed. Some companies use an engineered wood core, a lower-cost alternative to solid wood doors. If your home has a covered porch or entryway,...

If it is time to change or update the exterior of your home, you might be researching new siding options. One choice that has come a long way since its birth in the 1950s is vinyl siding.  So why has vinyl siding become such a popular option for homeowners? Durable If your home is prone to water damage or rot, you have probably repaired wood and brick exteriors over the years only to have pests and water still damage your home. Experts can install vinyl siding over the top of an existing surface. Because it repels moisture, vinyl siding can outlast wood siding options. In addition, vinyl siding is almost indestructible and resistant to fading and harsh weather, including hurricanes.    If you are concerned about the environment, vinyl siding is a very eco-friendly option. Because it has a high sustainability factor, vinyl is one of the "greenest" choices available in the siding industry.    Economical Other siding materials, such as cedar, require quite a bit o...