The Value of A New Entry Door for Your Home

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Did you know that front door replacement is one of the most cost-effective home improvements available? Not only is a great new front door a huge boost to your home’s curb appeal. But in dollar for dollar value, it gives you one of the best returns on investment of almost any other home improvement project.

 

A great entry door serves as a barrier from the elements and would-be intruders. It also adds additional charm and character to your home. There are many material options to choose from, including rich hardwoods (maple, mahogany, oak, cherry, etc.), steel, or fiberglass. Then, there are also many style options, such as raised panels or flat panels. There are also many different hardware selections to choose from to make the door that’s perfect for you and your home.

 

In terms of resale value, a new replacement entry door can recoup 75 percent or more of its cost. When it comes to resale value, replacing your front door is up there with garage door replacement and attic insulation. In particular, according to the national Cost vs Value survey in 2017, steel entry doors have recouped as much as 90 percent of their cost at the home’s resale.

 

Of course, if you’re not planning on selling your home, a new entry door has other benefits, as well. Curb appeal is a definite plus, but a strong entry door will also help with your energy costs. An old “leaky” door can cost you hundreds of dollars or more in heating and cooling costs. While many people would recommend ENERGY STAR certified fiberglass or steel entry doors, with proper installation and weatherstripping, new wood doors can still provide lots of energy savings.

 

Whatever entry door you choose, you also want to keep in mind the trim work around your door. Having master carpenters create seamless moldings that beautifully integrate the new door into your home goes a long way to making your new entry complete. With a completely new front door and surround, your home’s exterior gets an instant facelift that you can enjoy for many years to come.

Mistakes Home Remodeling Newbies Should Avoid

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So, you’re thinking about renovating your home. You’ve secured the necessary finances and you’re ready to dive into your remodeling plans. Congratulations! But, with your leap into renovation station may come some angst, understandably.

RemodelWerks understands the nervousness many homeowners often feel when they begin to plan for a major home renovation, whether it’s to add an updated kitchen, a serene master bedroom retreat or a sprawling basement playland that’s perfect for entertaining or just chilling out. But, we believe that by following some of the tips we’ve got outlined below, any anxiety you may feel about your home remodel will disappear as in as little time as it takes for you to say, “Remodel Werks: Tear down that wall!” Read more

Remodeling Cost-Value Analysis: Something Every Homeowner Should Consider

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If you’re thinking about remodeling your home, you’ve got a big decision to make. Home renovations require a fair amount of planning and financial preparation. Here at RemodelWerks we understand that and encourage our clients to take a focused look at the types of home renovations that will work best for their families and for their financial portfolio. For starters, think: What’s the likely return on investment during resale? Read more

Shrewsbury—A ‘Best Place to Live’ According to Money Magazine

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A few weeks back RemodelWerks shared five reasons to love Shrewsbury, Massachusetts’ 01545 zip code.  Now, we’ve got another reason to add to that list: Recently Money Magazine named Shrewsbury a “Best Place to Live,” ranking our scenic, yet bustling town an impressive #15 of the top 100 places to live in the United States!

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Now’s the Best Time to Remodel Your Existing Home or Build That Custom Dream Home!

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Are you thinking about selling your home and buying a bigger, better home that’s currently on the market? Recent evidence suggests you may be in for a rough ride in finding a listed home that meets the needs of you and your family.

That’s because right now there’s a decreased inventory of homes on the market here in Massachusetts, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette (T&G) reported recently. According to Zillow.com, there were 27 percent fewer homes on the market in June 2013 than there were just one year earlier, the T&G noted. The article pointed out that in today’s market would-be buyers—that would mean you!—can’t be as picky as you could be in a more robust buyer’s market.

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Why It’s Cool to Be a Cellar Dweller!

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This time of year a cool, dry basement can provide much needed respite from the hot, muggy summer air! Plus, dwelling, at least part of the time, in the cellar can be a way to enjoy ample, usable living space.

RemodelWerks knows what you may be thinking: “My basement isn’t a livable space!” Au contraire potential cellar dwellar! Many of RemodelWerks prior clients didn’t think their basements were either—at least not until we turned them into believers using our cutting-edge 3D design technology that showed them how we could take their cellars from drab to fab given our award-winning team’s experience and know-how!

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Learn What You Can Do to Protect Your Roof from the Hot Summer Heat

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Is it hot enough for ya today?! With this, the third heat wave of summer 2013, we New Englanders have the tall task of keeping ourselves and our pets cool in the sweltering humidity. But, it’s important, too, to be cognizant of the fact that the summer sun can do a number on our homes.

The heat from the sun can cause a roof to heat up to around scorching 160 degrees Fahrenheit! As nighttime falls, the roof’s surface may get down to a “cool” 90 degrees. Big-time changes like this cause roofing materials to contract and expand. This can result in loose flashing or fasteners that are working double-duty to handle all that pushing and pulling that’s taxing your roof.

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Reflections on What Homeowners Wish They’d Known Before Starting a Remodel

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Here at RemodelWerks, we’ve walked countless homeowners through the remodeling process—from bringing their initial vision to life using cutting-edge 3D design technology to plot out their new space, firming up their budget and obtaining the necessary permits from their towns to demolishing walls, cabinets, flooring and other features that must come out so the new design can come in! Finally, we continue to deliver high-quality construction services and finish work to give our clients’ phenomenal new spaces they can enjoy for years to come.The fact is, though, sometimes we’re not the first contractor on the job. That means sometimes we must correct things that may not have been done properly in the first place. Fortunately, we’ve got years of custom design/build experience so we are not intimidated by this. But, we’d like to share with you some of the top things homeowners often tell us they wish they’d done right in the first place.

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Need More Space? How to Use What You’ve Got Rather than Moving

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When you need more space to accommodate a growing family, your first thought might be to move! But, consider adding an addition to your home to get the space and design you crave!

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5 Reasons to Love the 01545 Shrewsbury, Mass., Zip Code!

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What makes 01545 such a special zip code? It represents Shrewsbury, Mass., that’s what!

Early on what set Shrewsbury apart was the fact that it wasn’t a traditional farming village or mill town. In fact, Shrewsbury—known as a “streetcar suburb”—grew in large part due to its proximity to Worcester, the bustling city to its west! This all dates back to 1727 when Shrewsbury first incorporated, and nowadays, Shrewsbury has got plenty of more reasons that make it a very special place to live and work.

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