Front Entry Doors

Your front door is the focal point of the story your home has to tell. Ideally, entry doors will encompass both beauty and security. Weather-resistance features are factors to consider when choosing your entry door. There are a variety of materials to choose from for front doors. Wood, steel, and fiberglass are popular options.

The term "entry doors" can include back doors or side doors too. Because the main entrance commands the most attention from the outside, door manufacturers offer dozens of pattern options to choose from. There are panel and glass designs. Also, grille patterns and sidelights are all popular options.

When it comes to your entry door, you may also want to consider whether to add glass panels or sidelights, or to upgrade from steel to wood. If you choose a front wood door, an excellent wood to consider is Mahogany. It is the choice of many custom doors for its beauty, security, and weather-resistance. There are many more helpful ideas regarding entry doors in this section.

• Choosing the Right Discount Front Entry Door

  August 02, 2010

  The front doors to your home are similar to the smile on your face. It may be the first thing people notice, so you better make it work! Unfortunately, it can take a lot of money to create the perfect smile. So, consider some discount entrance doors that will... More >>

• Andersen Front Doors for Your Home

  July 16, 2010

  Andersen has long been a leader in replacement windows, with innovative designs and features that can make even the most discerning homeowner quite happy. Andersen brings that same commitment to quality to their line of architectural entryways. Andersen front... More >>

• Replacement Front Doors: Five Top Things to Consider

  July 16, 2010

  When buying a new door, you'll have several decisions to make, but choosing the right material is perhaps the single most important one. Replacement front doors come in wood, steel, aluminum, and fiberglass, all of which are popular new door options. Each... More >>