As the gateway to your home, your front door plays a crucial role in providing security, insulation, and curb appeal. However, like any other part of your home, your entry door requires regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Wonder how to maintain a wood front door? Here are some of the most important …
Continue ReadingIf you’re looking to install a new door in your home, you have a few options. You can hire a contractor or door specialist to do it for you, or you can do it yourself. But which is better? Let’s start by looking at the advantages of doing it yourself. Advantages of DIY Door Installation …
Continue ReadingHome security is a growing concern for homeowners nationwide, particularly those with families or valuable possessions to protect. When it comes to fortifying your home against potential intrusions, one aspect that demands careful attention is door security. On average, 56% of home burglaries involve forced entry, while 34% enter through an unlocked door or window. …
Continue ReadingA door jamb is an essential component of any door frame that serves as a support structure and facilitates the proper functioning of a door. As you’re shopping for doors or looking to install one yourself, it’s important to know the different terms and what they mean. A door jamb is a vital part of …
Continue ReadingWhether you’re a homeowner on the coast or you simply want to protect your front door from harsh weather, a storm door is a great option. A storm door is an exterior door that is installed in front of an existing exterior door. It provides a layer of protection against harsh weather and can also …
Continue ReadingWe are proud to partner with MI Windows and Doors to donate $100,000 to Four Diamonds. During the month of September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a portion of all proceeds from West Shore Home window sales nationwide were donated. The funds are benefiting Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, the Pennsylvania based philanthropy …
Continue ReadingAnthony and Judah of West Shore Home were tasked with replacing an outdated entry door and side light for a local couple. The project proved challenging from the start, but the duo was up for the task. “The first thing we noticed was that the concrete threshold had eroded to the point that is was …
Continue ReadingDid you know that in the United States alone, termites cause over $5 billion in property damages each year? That’s the case according to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). But worry not. Even if you live in an area of the country that is prone to termite infestations, there are many preventative steps you …
Continue ReadingEver look at a home, enamored, and wonder what makes it stand out? Chances are the home features door sidelites. Sidelites are framed windows that can be placed on the sides or above your front door. In this piece, we’ll detail how sidelites can improve home aesthetics, how to choose colors, styles, and materials, how sidelites impact security and privacy, and how to fit them into …
Continue ReadingWest Shore Home recently completed a front door and side entry door remodeling project in Dillsburg, PA. Our design consultants worked with the customer to choose the perfect red color and small window style for their door. Before:The existing door was experiencing cracked, rotting wood around the frame. The wood door was weathered from years …
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