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Dutch Doors: 10 Reasons to Choose This Popular Door Style

Dutch Doors: 10 Reasons to Choose This Popular Door Style

With highly functional features and a uniquely charming aesthetic, the Dutch door has seen a resurgence in popularity. But some might be asking, what is a Dutch door? And what makes it a good choice over other door styles? Vintage Millwork & Restoration has the...

The Star Barn: Restoring a Pennsylvania Landmark

The Star Barn: Restoring a Pennsylvania Landmark

One of the most iconic historic locations in Lancaster County, PA, is the Star Barn, originally owned by Colonel John Motter. It was built in 1877 by John Z. Grove and Son as part of Motter’s working horse farm, located in Middletown. For decades, it was a memorable...

9 Questions about How We Ship Our Doors

9 Questions about How We Ship Our Doors

We love visiting our customers’ sites to discuss and deliver our products, but did you know our custom doors and hardware are also available for shipping? We pride ourselves on making high-quality, expertly designed doors and other millwork products to match your...

What to Expect During the Door Installation Process

What to Expect During the Door Installation Process

Your custom wood door is finished and ready to be installed — but what’s next? Often, customers ask us what to expect on installation day, so to help clear things up, we’ve outlined the door installation process below. The Day Before You’ll want to prep the job site...

10 Steps to a Beautiful, Durable Custom Exterior Door

10 Steps to a Beautiful, Durable Custom Exterior Door

Nothing creates a first impression and sets the tone for your home or business quite like a custom wood door. While this part of a structure may seem like a small detail or an afterthought, the process of building a custom door is actually quite complex and labor...

How to Prevent Your Front Door from Warping

How to Prevent Your Front Door from Warping

When it comes to home-related issues, few things are more frustrating than dealing with a warped front door. A warped door can cause a slew of problems, as it allows both air and pests to get into your home.  What Causes Doors to Warp? To prevent door warping, it is...

How to Clean Your Wood Door

How to Clean Your Wood Door

Wood doors add lasting style and beauty to our homes and businesses, but they do require occasional maintenance to ensure their longevity and appearance. To keep your investment looking and functioning as it should, follow the cleaning and maintenance tips below....

What Value Does a Screened Porch Offer?

What Value Does a Screened Porch Offer?

Are you thinking about adding a screened porch to your house design? This home addition allows you to expand your living space for three seasons out of the year. If heaters or a fireplace are added, the space can even be utilized year-round. A screened porch addition...