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Hinged Doors vs. Sliding Doors: The Ultimate Showdown

So you've decided on adding some fresh new door design into your home, but you’re not sure which type of iron entry door would work best for you. Here’s the ultimate guide to choosing between a hinged door and a steel sliding door  for your home. The main thing to remember when making any decision for your house is that you need to evaluate based on three factors: aesthetic appeal, logistics, and purpose. Each of these three evaluating factors is important and will help you make any design decision for your home.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pinky’s Iron Doors (@pinkysirondoors) on Apr 16, 2019 at 6:07pm PDT Classic Hinged Doors Hinged doors are the kinds of doors that we commonly use and see everywhere around us. The operational word here is "hinge." So, if a door has a hinge, then it falls under this category. The appeal for hinged doors is obvious. Their simple, easy-to-use, and install, and they don't need too much space. ...

Top 6 Glass Options for Residential Doors in Texas

Iron entry doors are incomplete without glass to balance out the darkness of the wrought iron door . Glass is a powerful neutralizer, so you should ensure that that this element in your iron exterior doors is made to your liking. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pinky’s Iron Doors (@pinkysirondoors) on Jul 25, 2019 at 6:05pm PDT   Glass options for contemporary iron doors  range from energy-efficient materials to textured appearances for privacy. If you’re a homeowner looking into the different options for black steel doors in Houston, for example, we’ve got the ultimate guide on glass options ready for you. Low-E Low-emissivity or Low-E glass reduces the amount of UV and infrared light that enters your home through glass fixtures. This option is energy efficient for you, as it reflects the heat in the sunlight back out and keeps the indoor temperature steady. Although this glass is completely transparent, it still offers protection from th...

5 Crucial Things to Do After Moving Into a New House

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  Whether switching towns, cities, states (or even countries), moving into a new house is easily one of the most exciting rites of passage. While it may seem a little intimidating, it doesn’t take long for new homeowners to get the hang of things and get to the fun stuff—like design and décor ! But in order to get there, you need to run standard checks beforehand. We’ve rounded up five key things to do after moving into a new house. 1. Turn On Utilities Prior to moving in, inform local utility companies to transfer water, gas, electricity, sewer, and other fundamental utilities to your home. Once that’s taken care of and you have officially moved in, make another call to turn on the utilities. In most cases, a technician will stop by and facilitate the process. In addition, make the necessary arrangements to set up other key services, including the internet, cable TV, telephone, and trash collection. Taking care of these things on time will help make the transition as smooth, comfo...