Home Trends from Ed Wang & Christopher Wannamaker

THE W GROUP REAL ESTATE

Royal LePage Connect Realty

CHOOSING THE RIGHT DOORKNOB Changing out your doorknob and/or deadbolt can be an easy way to enhance your exterior door's appeal. There are literally hundreds of doorknobs and locks available to purchase at your local home improvement store or online. The choices may be overwhelming, so here are a few questions to ask yourself to help narrow it down. Traditional vs. Electric: Do you want to use a key to open your lock or have a code to punch in? Simply Electric vs. Smart: Is a keypad enough for you or do you want the added features of a smart lock such as remote connectivity? Cost: How much are you willing to spend for the convenience you're looking for? Are you willing to compromise if what you want doesn't meet your budget? Finish: Brushed nickel, polished chrome, brass, black, copper, etc. What do you want your hardware to be made of? Does the material matter or just the final look? Functionality: If you're looking for a door knob to fit below a smart lock, do you want a lever kind or a turn knob? Do you want something fancy or sleek? Having answers to these types of questions will help you narrow down what you’re looking for when you head to the store so you can find the right doorknob for you.

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