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Fiberglass exterior doors have advantages over wood
May 4, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. My wood front door needs to be refinished again. When I put my hand on it, it feels cold and I think I can feel a chilly breeze around it. Would a stainable fiberglass door be a good replacement for it?
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Owner of Julia Child's D.C. home to make it sparkle again
Apr 26, 2019 6:00 AM - Rory Veevers-Carter unlocks the front door to his new home on Olive Street. Inside, the house is a carcass of rotting wood and crumbling plaster. Like Indiana Jones discovering the lost ark, he thinks he's unearthed the last vestige of the old kitchen. Which wasn't just any old kitchen. It was the kitchen of Julia Child, who owned this house with her husband, Paul, in the 1940s and '50s. -
Why wood floors are suddenly the design of the moment
Apr 26, 2019 7:00 AM - Just about any image of a kitchen you see these days on decorating blogs, social media or television makeover shows displays a wood floor. Chalk it up to the kitchen design crush of the moment -- the modern farmhouse style -- or the overwhelming belief that wood floors are more forgiving and warmer. -
Pendulum swings back to less expensive counters
Apr 19, 2019 7:00 AM - The phrase "laminate countertop" usually elicits a look of distaste. However, thanks to the cyclical nature of design, younger millennials are poised to become laminate's ideal consumers. -
Did your home's exterior take a beating over the winter?
Apr 14, 2019 7:00 AM - From blizzards to arctic cold blasts, Jack Frost is known for delivering some harsh seasonal punishment. But it's after he moves on and warmer temperatures begin setting in that the evidence of his destructiveness can be fully observed, especially around your home's exterior and yard. -
Six dream-worthy innovations for the kitchen
Apr 12, 2019 7:11 AM - Whether you've come into a few extra bucks or been saving for a while, now's the time to indulge in that special kitchen something that makes your heart go into overdrive. Here are some to consider. -
Pergolas: Ancient garden structures are getting updated
Apr 9, 2019 6:26 AM - Pergolas have been part of home gardens for a long time, but they're getting some modern upgrades because of trends toward backyard sanctuaries and entertaining. -
Did you freeze through this bitter winter?
Apr 6, 2019 6:00 AM - We just suffered through a shockingly cold and windy winter and if you weren't as snug and warm in your home as you wanted to be those terrible days and nights, it is probably time to consider making upgrades to your home. Old, ill-fitting and poorly insulated windows and doors can definitely threaten the health and comfort of your family. -
Is your kitchen-sink disposal environmentally friendly?
Mar 30, 2019 7:00 AM - If you're trying to be more eco-friendly at home, should you use your kitchen garbage disposal? It depends. -
Enter to win; vote to win
Mar 23, 2019 6:00 AM - Woodland Windows and Door will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. Prior to the official celebration, Woodland is working with The Daily Herald to sponsor an "Ugly Door" contest.
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