Have you ever heard the saying that a lock is only as strong as the door that you install it in? It's a saying for a reason -- because it's true. You could have the strongest deadbolt in the world, and it won't matter if you have a door that's easy to kick in. Upgrading your door could do a lot to improve your home's security. Old front doors and seldom-used back doors are often the weakest links in a home's security. In this blog, I'll be giving tips and advice for choosing and maintaining secure entry doors for your home. Don't overlook this important safety issue -- make sure that your door can help protect your home.
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Shape Options For A Top Window Insert
Josephine Carroll
If you feel that the front door of your home is lacking a bit of visual appeal, there are several ways that you can improve its appearance. While painting the door in a fresh, new color can help to some degree, you might also wish to consider putting in a window insert. Having a section of glass in the door will not only look good, but it can also help to brighten the foyer of your home. This can especially be valuable if the foyer doesn't have windows around it. Many homeowners favor a small window insert at the top of the door. Here are three shape options that are available for the top of the door.
Rectangle
One of the most common shapes for a window insert is a rectangle. This shape works well across the top portion of the door, offering straight lines that tie in well with the other straight lines in this area. Rectangle window inserts are available in lots of sizes. Some are very narrow, offering just a thin section of glass, while others are thicker to the point that they're nearly square. Some rectangular window inserts are made of just a single pane of glass, while others feature several small glass panes.
Elliptical
A lot of people choose an elliptical window insert to go in their front door. This term describes a window insert that is flat across the bottom and rounded on the top. The gentle curve of this shape does a good job of creating visual contrast in this part of your home. For example, if you find that there are too many straight lines around your front door and you want to create a different look, an elliptical window insert can be a good choice. Some suppliers carry half elliptical window inserts, which essentially look like a standard elliptical insert that is cut vertically into two separate pieces.
Oval
Most oval window inserts are positioned vertically and cover much of the door's upper middle portion, but you'll also see oval inserts that sit horizontally across the upper part of the door. As with the elliptical shape, an oval insert offers a curved look that creates some visual softness in the door. Oval window inserts can differ a little in shape, with some being slimmer and some being thicker. Learn more about products in each of these shapes, while also evaluating other shapes, by shopping at a window insert supplier such as Pat's Doors Inc.
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