Embracing Vibrant Colors in Door Design for The New Year

As we step into the new year, it’s the perfect time to breathe life into our living spaces. Your home’s entryway, specifically your doors, can be a canvas for creativity and self-expression. At Nick’s Building Supply, we believe in the power of vibrant hues to transform your home, and we’re here to guide you through the process of adding a splash of color to your living spaces. With our vast selection of interior and exterior doors, there is something for every home’s aesthetic. 

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Hardwood vs. Softwood Doors: Understanding the Difference

The difference between hardwood and softwood doors is fairly simple. Figuring out which type of door your home would benefit the most from is another story. At Nick’s Building Supply, we offer a vast range of hardwood and softwood doors for every aesthetic. We strive to assemble quality doors at a cheaper price. As a leading door wholesaler in the United States, we only sell real wood doors. From exterior to interior, we offer custom fittings to guarantee our customers satisfaction. Nick’s Building Supply offers a stress-free process when it comes to upgrading your home’s interior or exterior.

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Do Hurricane Doors Need Extra Strong Hinges on Them?

Multiple laws likely exist in the books about door construction if you live in a hurricane zone. Outside doors must swing outward, for example, to prevent high winds from blowing the door into your home—a dangerous situation. Also, impact-rated doors aren’t just for homes on the coasts, inland homes also require them. Now, let’s talk about hinges. Do hurricane doors need extra-strong hinges on them? Yes, but the reasons might surprise you.

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4 Reasons To Never Let the Builder Pick Out the Doors

You’ve been dreaming of it all your life, and now it’s time to do it: it’s time to build your dream home. You’re likely handing over most of the construction chores to a reputable contractor if you lack experience in building and decorating. Still, you should have some say in what the house will eventually look like. But even if you can’t tell a joist from a strut, you probably have a good idea of the color scheme and appearance you prefer. Choosing the doors, inside and out, is one particularly tricky part of construction. Leaving the decision to the contractor might invite disaster. Here are four reasons to never let the builder pick out the doors.

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Should All the Doors in a Home Be Hurricane-Rated?

When it’s hurricane season—in fact, before hurricane season—you need to be sure your home can handle whatever a tropical storm can dish out. Part of that preparation involves finding the right doors that keep the pounding rain, battering winds, and occasional projectiles out while keeping you safe and sound indoors. Many folks ensure their front and back doors are hurricane-rated and leave it at that. If you’ve wondered, “Should all the doors in my home be hurricane-rated?” the answer is yes. Here are a few reasons why.

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5 Key Features To Look for in Hurricane-Rated Exterior Doors

If you have a home in a hurricane-prone area, there are (or there should be) codes in place dictating the installation of hurricane-proof doors on every residence. Hurricane-proof doors are just what they sound like. They’re doors that can resist most of what a hurricane can largely dish out. During a storm, a hurricane can generate terrifyingly high-speed winds of 75 miles per hour or more. The battering force of the winds is bad enough, but what’s worse is that those winds can turn everyday objects into deadly projectiles. In the aftermath of every major hurricane, we inevitably see images of branches, lumber, and even straw stuck in the bark of trees.

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3 Reasons Custom Door Finishes Are Worth the Money

Custom-made solid wood doors are amazing. They look good, protect your home, and bolster your property’s value. Such great doors deserve great finishes. However, the finish does more than make your door prettier. Here’s an outline of three reasons custom door finishes are worth the money. Learn why finishing or refinishing your solid wood door is the best choice.

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