Converting your home to one with a smaller carbon footprint doesn’t have to involve huge, time-consuming renovations that would cost you an arm and a leg. In many cases, a few small, but well-thought-out repairs/updates can be quite enough to make a real difference in your home’s energy efficiency. It’s these simple, yet effective home […]

Doorbells, a common yet often overlooked feature of modern homes, have a surprisingly rich history. While today’s doorbells are sleek and often equipped with advanced technology, like audio and video recording as well as two-way communication, their origins date back to ancient times. This long history of the doorbell reflects the evolution of communication and […]

The door knocker, although a slightly neglected accessory, has been part of the overall design of front doors for centuries. A case in point – try and imagine a door from ancient times. Likely the first thing that comes to mind is a rusty old door knocker. The accessory definitely gives off a different and […]

Most entry doors are hopelessly ordinary and boring – a mere piece of wood or metal on hinges, serving functional tasks alone. There are, however, doors that go beyond that. Such doors become symbols, they connect the spiritual to the real world or link different aspects of our lives. We have already looked at the […]