Improve Curb Appeal: Replace Your Entry Door

If you’ve been thinking about tackling some home improvement projects this summer, don’t delay! The dog days of summer are heading our way, and before you know it the cold weather will be coming back. These all-too-brief warmer months are ideal for outdoor projects like updating your home’s exterior, and they’re great for any work that requires a well-ventilated work space. If you let these nice days slip by, colder temperatures at the end of the season could hamper your efforts—or, in some cases, even negatively affect the quality of the improvements.

No matter how much time you spend pruning the hedges and mowing the yard, your home’s curb appeal will hold steady at mediocre if an eyesore of a front door detracts from the otherwise tidy appearance. Cracked, warped, or weathered entry doors not only look dismal, they often frustrate homeowners by sticking when opened or closed, or letting in drafts through a loose seal in the jamb. Sometimes, it’s a hassle just locking them! If you’re struggling with an entry door that’s seen better days, take care of it this summer so you’ll have a new door in place before the weather turns cold.

Summer is a great time to replace your front door. But, just like spring, summer is a very busy time for contractors. Since you don’t heat your home during the summertime, you don’t have to worry about losing heat while your door is being installed. However, if you are using your A/C, you could lose cool air. The bright side is that when you’re working with a highly rated professional company, they should employ every measure necessary to ensure that your energy loss is minimal.

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