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Oversized entry doors make a statement. A 42-inch wide steel door, in particular, carries both visual impact and design challenges. But what happens when that width is combined with a standard 80-inch door height instead of the more typical 96-inch size? That’s where proportion and detail matter more than ever. Why Wide Doors at Standard […]

Learning on the Job: Custom Architrave Build for a Front Door No matter how long you’ve been in the trade, there’s always something new to learn—and this custom front door project reminded me of that in the best way. The challenge here was replicating a unique interior header trim piece, also known as an architrave,

Some projects are memorable for their scale, some for their complexity—and others because they hit all the right notes in terms of design, function, and storytelling. This one definitely fits into that last category. It all began with a bold custom color scheme: a dramatic two-tone combination with red and black on the exterior, and

If you’ve followed my work for a while, you’ve probably noticed a pattern: if it’s going into the core of Toronto, chances are the door will be on the smaller side, and the job itself will be surprisingly complex. This project? Definitely fits the bill. What you see here is a custom curved fiberglass door

There are some projects that just stick with you—and this custom fiberglass entry door install is one of them. What made it memorable wasn’t just the design or the finish, but the amount of coordination and forward-thinking that went into making it all come together seamlessly. This job took place at an older home that

One of the most exciting challenges in modern entry door design is finding the perfect balance between minimalist style and functional performance—especially when you’re working with today’s sleek, custom fiberglass door systems. We recently installed a fiberglass front door that featured a tall, vertical pull bar handle, clean lines, and a multipoint locking mechanism—all in

If you’ve been in the custom door business long enough, you know the rhythm. Some projects are straightforward — a clean fiberglass entry door replacement, solid margins, minimal surprises. Those are your bread and butter. And then… there are jobs like this one. This lakefront property build was anything but standard. From the start, it

Good news, everyone!!(…read in the voice of Professor Farnsworth from Futurama, obviously) So, I was digging through my phone the other day and made a surprising discovery—a whole batch of door photos I didn’t even know existed! Turns out they were saved to the phone’s internal memory instead of the SD card. Should I be

If you’ve spent any time reading the news or scrolling through social media, you’ve probably come across a few stories that make your stomach turn—homeowners getting scammed by shady contractors, rushed builds falling apart days after closing, or families losing their savings to projects that were never completed. Sadly, those stories aren’t rare. But here’s

Can you spot anything unusual about this door? If your answer is no, don’t worry — you’re not alone. Most people, unless they spend their days knee-deep in door installs like we do, wouldn’t think twice about it. At first glance, it looks like a fairly standard setup: a clean, transitional-style door framed into a