Entryways and Foyers

Convert a Porch to a Mudroom
The key to this budget-friendly and comfortable entry remodel is a new airtight and insulated floor system
Exterior Fiberglass Doors Offer Durability and Customization
The IWP Aurora Line from Jeld-Wen is completely customizable while still providing that familiar “knock.”
Dropped First-Floor Framing
Are there any ways to build the first floor with a reduced number of steps? One of our building experts explains how to reduce entry steps.
Hidden in Plain Sight
Masking the garage in this historic-district-adjacent home meant creating a traditional entryway centered on the garage windows rather than the front door.
Incorporating Architectural Steel Into a Traditional Home’s Decor
Custom-fabricated steel railings add a modern design touch that complements this home's classic trim details.
How to Build Patios, Walkways, and Driveways
23 articles and videos with the details you need to build sturdy and attractive landscape features out of brick, concrete, stone, and more.
The Ins and Outs of Exterior Doors
Get a crash course in choosing an entry door, from basic features to premium upgrades.
How to Frame an Arched Doorway
Plywood and ripped-down studs provide solid backing to create drywall arches.
Home for the Holidays
Creating a warm and inviting entrance, this Farmhouse styled home evokes a traditional sense of the holidays. Happy Holidays and a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year. Photograph- http://www.kengutmaker.com
Creating an Entrance
An entry to a home can serve many purposes. As it is the first space of the house its an introduction but it also has to function well for the…

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