How to Craft Your Own Secret Door With Murphy Door Kits! Secret Passages Aren’t Just for Mansions
Have you ever dreamt of having your own secret passage? Well, now you can with a DIY Murphy Door kit! Transform any ordinary doorway into a hidden entrance and bring a touch of mystery to your home. Whether it’s a doorway to your study or a sneaky side entrance to your pantry, the Murphy Door offers an easy-to- assemble kit that lets you become the architect of your own adventure. All it
jamb, and casing a good sanding with 180-grit sandpaper. This will help your chosen paint adhere better, ensuring a smoother, more professional finish. Choose a hue that complements your room, or go bold with a pop of color — this is your secret door, after all! Step 3: Assemble the Jamb Now, let’s get building. Assemble the jamb according to the instructions. The great news is that all the hardware comes with pre-drilled holes, making this part a breeze. You’ll feel like a DIY pro in no time! Step 4: Install the Hardware and Casing With the jamb in place, it’s time to add the hardware and hang your door. Then, fit the casing around it to give everything a neat finish. The precision of the pre-assembled kit ensures everything aligns perfectly, leaving no clues about the door’s true nature.
takes is four simple steps! Step 1: Out With the Old
Voilà! You now have a fully functioning secret door that swings right or left and can open inward or outward, depending on your preference, and when it’s closed, everyone will think it’s just an ordinary bookcase or cabinet. With its simplicity, you can start this project whenever you’re ready to add a little mystery to your living space. Why settle for a standard doorway when you can have a hidden gem?
First, you need to say goodbye to your boring old door. Remove the door and the door frame you want to replace. It’s demolition day in the best possible way — no hard hats necessary, but feel free to wear one if you’re getting into the spirit! Step 2: Prep and Paint Grab your paintbrushes! But before you dip into the color, give your bookcase,
Factors to Consider When Replacing Drafty Windows ASK YOUR CONTRACTOR
sashes expand and contract, breaking the seal around the window. These fluctuations also can release argon, the pressurized gas between double- and triple-paned windows, sharply reducing the windows’ insulating capacity. Quality of the glass. No matter where you shop for windows, a salesperson is likely to start talking about low-e ratings. Low-e or low-emissivity windows are coated with a thin, non- toxic, nearly colorless metal oxide layer that allows light to pass through but reflects heat away. This coating has been around for decades and should not add more than a few dollars to the cost of your new windows. While the outer pane of glass on most mid-priced, two-paned windows is treated with this protective film, that protection is actually baked into both panes of glass on high-quality windows.
for high-quality windows. Here are three factors to keep in mind.
For many homeowners, one of the first signs of winter is a chilly draft through the closed windows of their homes. Selecting new windows to keep out the cold can be a complicated process for those who don’t understand the criteria
Fitment . Fitment is a measure of how well your window fits the opening provided and how perfectly it is installed. With proper fitment, the seal around the edges of the window is snug and the window aligns well with the frame. Regardless of the price tag for new windows, if they don’t fit the opening properly, they will leak and allow chilly drafts into your home. Material. More than 90% of windows sold today have sashes made of vinyl, a synthetic plastic material. For lasting protection for your home, look for windows made with high-quality materials rather than builder-grade vinyl, a thin, less expensive option. When temperatures fluctuate during Pittsburgh winters, builder-grade vinyl
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