Reads about doors and windows

Although they may seem unassuming, doors and windows are vital to any home. Whether they are historic, artistic or energy-efficient, such features have a huge impact on a home’s ventilation, floor plan and decor. Those who have not given their doors and windows much thought can learn something new from these interesting reads.

‘Door J’Adore’ By Nick Rowell

The unassuming beauty of doors is the focus of this book, which showcases stunning photos of doors selected for their incredible paint jobs, textures or other features that invite viewers to wonder at the secrets locked away behind the doors.

‘Door making: Materials, Techniques and Projects for Building Your First Door’ By Strother Purdy

There is something charming about a handmade door, and this read teaches novice and seasoned woodworkers about the process of building a door that will stand the test of time, covering every aspect, from the planning process to the finishing touches.

‘Installing and Hanging Doors’ By Gary Katz

Pros and do-it-yourselfers can learn the basics of installing doors correctly with this guide, which not only explains how to install doors ranging from grand entrances to bi-fold closet doors, but also provides tips about hardware and more.

‘The Language of Doors’ By Paulo Vicente and Tom Connor

Readers can learn about the architectural styles of doors throughout American history with this book, which covers 350 years of history and includes 120 drawings and a glossary to help any reader become a door expert.

‘Make Your Own Handcrafted Doors & Windows’ By John Birchard

Handy folks can learn the ins and outs of constructing durable, attractive, energy-efficient doors and windows by reading this guide, which includes illustrated, stepby-step instructions for building double doors, bay windows and more.

‘Residential Windows: A Guide to New Technologies and Energy Performance’ By John Carmody, Stephen Belkowitz, Dariush Arasteh and Lisa Heschong

Consumers, builders and window-industry professionals can all benefit from this resource, which provides a wealth of information on purchasing and installing new windows, as well as energy-efficiency standards and building codes.

‘Windows and Doors: Expert Advice From Start to Finish’ By Andrew Wormer and Scott McBride

Homeowners can learn all about preparing, adjusting and installing both standard and specialized doors and windows with this guide, which also offers shortcuts and advice to help navigate difficult door and window projects.