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HomeRite Windows and Doors at the Jacksonville Home & Patio Show

A One-stop Shop for Renovating, Remodeling, and Decorating Ideas

by Gates Dearen

HomeRite Windows and Doors is excited to be exhibiting in the Jacksonville Home and Patio Show coming up on Thursday, October 1^st, through Sunday, October 4^th, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center in downtown Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Home and Patio Show will feature fantastic exhibits and high-profile industry personalities. If you’re planning a home improvement project of any kind, or if you’re in the middle of one, you won’t want to miss this event. HomeRite will be in Booth # 221.

The Home and Patio Show is a great opportunity to get a fresh perspective on all your remodeling, home improvements, outdoor, and design needs. Hundreds of experts will be there under one roof. This is your chance to see products from lots of manufacturers without driving all over town. Plus, you’ll have an opportunity to meet the business owners and contractors.

The categories of businesses exhibiting include all of the following: Kitchen and Bathroom Remodelers, Solar Power Contractors, Furniture Retailers, Security Systems, Siding Contractors, Window Treatments, Electrical Contractors, HVAC Contractors, Pest Control, Pools and Spas, Landscapers, Painters, Water Purification Systems, Fencing, Roofing Contractors, and many more.

HomeRite Windows and Doors - Live at the Home and Patio Show

If you’re thinking of upgrading your windows or improving your curb appeal by putting in a beautiful, energy efficient entryway door, HomeRite will be at the Home and Patio Show to show their products and to answer any questions you may have.

Gates Dearen and Richard Walden, the co-owners of HomeRite Jacksonville, have been serving the building products industry in Florida for over three decades. They know the products, the industry, the market and what will add great value to your home.

HomeRite’s approach is different from most contractors. “We’re simply looking to match you with the right windows and doors for your home and your budget,” they say. “Home improvements are enough of a hassle. We’re here to make your life easier with first-rate, energy-efficient products at affordable prices. Our award-winning installers are top-notch as well.”

Matt Muenster of Bath Crashers on the DIY Network

Matt will appear on the Fresh Ideas Stage on Friday at 6:00 pm, Saturday at 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm and on Sunday at noon. Matt sees every house project, whether he’s ripping apart dated bathrooms using the latest construction technology or completely gutting his own kitchen, as a chance to use his clever ideas to achieve great design while integrating earth-friendly elements. His professional experience includes high-end interior design, and he gets an adrenaline rush every time he transforms a boring bathroom into a fantastic one on DIY Network’s “Bath Crashers.”

Leanne Lee, the Diva of DIY

Leanne will appear on the Fresh Ideas Stage on Friday at 4:00 pm, on Saturday at Noon and 4:00 pm, and on Sunday at Noon. She hosts the DIY Network's Diva of DIY segment. Earlier this year, she was named the 2015 Home and Garden Trendsetter of the Year. She runs a decorative painting and cabinet refinishing business called Rekindled Spaces. She also has a successful blog informing others how to upcycle through step-by-step instruction and video tutorials.

Fresh Ideas Stage

There will be presentations throughout the day for all four days of the Home and Patio Show. The stage presentations by local and national experts will cover topics pertaining to remodeling, renovation, décor, fall gardening and outdoor projects.

Tony Hogg of the Florida Beekeepers Association will speak on the Basics of Backyard Beekeeping.

Britt Miller of Salty Restorations will present a step-by-step guide to Refinishing Furniture.

Christy McCarthy of Interiors Revitalized will discuss Designing for Resale.

Pat Shanley of the American Rose Society will speak on New Roses for American gardeners.

Jacksonville Magazine Cooking Stage

Local chefs from some of the finest restaurants in Northeast Florida will be performing live cooking demonstrations and offering samples of great recipes throughout the weekend.

The restaurants represented include: 29 South, Gilbert’s Underground, Café Nola, Brew 5 Points, Tapa That, 13 Gypsies, Conscious Eats, Corner Taco, and Soul Food Bistro. There will also be a Cake Diva competition on Sunday afternoon. Yum, yum.

Home and Patio Show Notes

Tickets can be purchased online to save time, avoid lines, and to save $2 per adult ticket. Tickets can also be purchased at the box office.

Celebrity performances are included in the price of admission. However, there is no reserved seating.

Depending on your itinerary, goals and objectives, you should probably plan on spending two to four hours - or more - at the event.

No outside food or beverages are allowed. Concessions will be available for snacks and beverages.

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In this article, I’ve informed readers that HomeRite Jacksonville will be exhibiting at the Jacksonville Home and Patio Show. The HomeRite booth is number 221. I’ve discussed several reasons why homeowners would want to attend the event, and I’ve also noted some of the main attractions at the event, including Matt Muenster and Leanne Lee of the DIY Network.

HomeRite is a window and door dealer that specializes in energy efficient, quality windows with warranties and service to match. HomeRite was founded by Richard Walden and Gates Dearen. Richard opened the doors in 1979 and welcomed Gates onboard in 1981. During their thirty-plus years of business, they have garnered a loyal following of customers. “We couldn’t be more appreciative, and we thank them for their trust and confidence in recommending us to their friends and families.”

HomeRite has partnered with a family owned manufacturer that has been in business for over 60 years. The window and door industry has changed a great deal and HomeRite’s manufacturer has stayed at the forefront of those changes through state-of-the-art design, high quality products, and excellent customer service.

HomeRite products are energy-efficient, and they add substantial value to their client’s properties. HomeRite is a member of the United States Green Building Council, a non-profit organization comprised of leaders across the industry working to advance environmentally responsible buildings.

You’re invited to stop by booth 221 at the Home and Patio Show to meet the staff of HomeRite Windows and Doors of Jacksonville. They’ll be happy to answer any questions you have about windows and doors.

If you can’t make it, you can learn more about HomeRite and their superior products by calling 296-2515 or visiting their showroom at 4801 Executive Park Court, Building 200, Suite 207, Jacksonville; FL 32216.

Gates Dearen is the co-owner of HomeRite Windows and Doors in Jacksonville, Florida. He and Richard Walden have been serving the building products industry in Florida for over 25 years. They strive to match homeowners with the right windows and doors for their homes and budgets. They make the home improvement process pleasant with first-rate, energy-efficient products, affordable pricing, and award-wining installers who employ the best practices and who treat customers and their property with the utmost respect.

Do Front Doors Make a Statement About Who You Are?

Feng shui Luopan compass (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

By Gates Dearen

Think of your home’s front door as an integral part of your house’s “facial expression.” Generally, we humans like to make positive first impressions in our interpersonal interactions. One way of doing that, of course, is to exhibit an open, warm, kind facial expression. We do this through our eyes, mouth, and overall facial muscle tone. Similarly, your front door is often perceived as being the “mouth” of your home, the entryway that can not only make a good first impression on others, but that also projects positive energy, prosperity and opportunity. So your front door can give your home’s “facial expression” a distinctive demeanor. (Of course, functionality, safety, energy efficiency, and affordability, are all important as well.)

What kind of statement is your home making if your doors and/or windows are in a state of disrepair? Not only does this make a less-than-favorable impression on visitors, but it also costs you money by allowing energy to escape your home.

Your front door is often perceived as being the “mouth” of your home.

The next time you are invited to a friend’s home, take note of the condition and style of both the door and adjacent windows. If they are not well maintained, if the paint is peeling or the framing looks worn, it’s a sure bet that the owners don’t realized they're losing money.

That is why, even in a tough economy, homeowners are replacing their outdated windows and doors and door surrounds when they notice them starting to age. A good rule of thumb is this: If the windows and doors are more than 20 years old, it’s probably time to look at replacing them.

Say No to “Dour” Doors

The doorway to your home speaks volumes. Do you want to create an impression of being unfriendly, non-sociable, or even impenetrable — as in a formidable fortress or commanding castle? On the other hand, would you rather create one of being welcoming, warm and friendly? Incidentally, the latter

doesn’t necessarily mean your front door is easy to broach by would-be intruders; not with today’s materials and the advent of alarm systems. While specific institutions may want their front doors to say, “Keep Out!” generally, most homeowners would rather their doors reflect friendlier, more welcoming sentiments.

English: Feng shui symbol Français : Symbole feng shui (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Two aesthetic and personality issues regarding doors are the color and shape. Unless you’re building a house from the ground up, it’s often very costly to alter a door’s shape — such as changing a rectangular door to one that has domed, arched top. That usually requires reconstructing the archway, which entails a larger investment. Changing your door’s color, by repainting it, or opting for a new and perhaps a more energy-efficient door is not only more cost-effective, it adds appeal and personality to your home’s “visual statement”.

The Tao of Doors

Ever heard of Feng Shui (pronounced “Fung shway”)? It’s an ancient Chinese art and science developed over 3,000 years ago. Simply stated, Feng Shui is an in-depth system and school of thought that deals how to balance the energies of any given space to assure health and good fortune for people inhabiting it. Feng Shui concerns itself with the energy or “chi” of a given space. Colors, according to this venerable system, possess and transmit specific energies and sentiments. Since your front door is one of the main focal points of your home, the color you choose makes a clear statement about the personality of your home and hence, about you.

According to Feng Shui experts and/or color psychologists (interesting Ph.D., that), here is what different color doors can denote:

Black

Just like a business suit, a black door projects strength, sophistication, power, and authority. Because it’s been a venerated front door color for a long while, having a black door reflects that you’re consistent, conservative and can even express that you have a reserved personality.

Blue

A feng shui spiral at LA Chinatown's Metro station.
(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Ahhhhh… Blue front doors signal that your home can be regarded as a place of refuge, that it’s calm, relaxing, and stress-free. Blue, like water, also gives off positive energy and can denote a sense of abundance and prosperity (which is one reason why many Feng Shui-oriented structures — homes and businesses – feature strategically placed aquariums). However, the darker color blues, deep navy versus light azure, can, like a black door, indicate you desire more privacy.

Brown

Whether painted or stained wood door (if yours is of the newer non- or faux-wood materials), a brown front door looks natural and organic, and conveys warmth, stability, and reliability. However, if you choose a fairly dark shade of brown, it can signal a desire for privacy or even isolation.

Green

In Feng Shui, green is associated with tranquility, harmony, safety, and health. (Maybe that’s why hospital operating room personnel usually wear green scrubs?). It also communicates balance, peace, compassion, growth, and renewal. Green also says you’re concerned about your home and your community, and that you harbor traditional values.

Purple

English: Chinese hieroglyph Feng Shui with transparent background (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Historically, the color purple has been associated with royalty. Queen Elizabeth I forbade any of her subjects to wear or display it; only those persons and institutions related to the crown were deemed regal enough to wear purple. This hue symbolizes energy and is thought to invite many opportunities into your home and improve aspects of your life. However, in Feng Shui, if your doorway faces northwest, it’s thought that a white, silver or grey door is better.

Red

It’s nearly universally accepted, perhaps due to its quasi-biological associations, that red denotes passion. Painting your front door red doesn’t mean yours is a house of ill repute, however. It shows your home is vibrant, full of life, zest and excitement.

White

Similar to red’s long historical associations, white represents purity (hence white wedding dresses), virtue, purity and serenity. If your preference is to project being organized, clean and neat, go for white, even though you may need to clean it more often.

Yellow

Perhaps because our brain tissue is predominately yellow, the color denotes wisdom, mental clarity, perception, understanding, confidence and curiosity. It can also suggest humor and merriment. Maybe that’s why the creator of the original, now-ubiquitous smiley face chose yellow for its complexion.

In this blog I’ve discussed how your home’s front door can help portray the personality of your home and yourself. Ascribing sentiments to specific colors from the age old Chinese practice of Feng Shui, I have described what different doors color can portray to viewers by reflecting the owners’ personalities.

Gates Dearen is the co-owner of HomeRite Windows and Doors in Jacksonville, Florida. Owners Gates Dearen and Richard Walden have been serving the building products industry in Florida for over 25 years. We know the products, the industry, the market and what adds great value to a home. Our approach is a little different. We strive to match the homeowner with the right windows for their home and budget. Home improvements can be a hassle. We’re here to make life easier with first-rate, energy efficient products; affordable prices; strong warranties and expert, award-winning installers that provide excellent service while respecting you and your home as if it were their own.

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Sliders Anyone?

By Gates Dearen

There are so many ways we can improve our homes. Whether it is landscaping, roofing, windows, doors, new carpet, or paint. As home owners we realize that our largest financial investment is our home. As such, we give are heart and soul into are property. We start looking around thinking what else can I do? For some of us that true, but for most of us, we wish we had the money to do all that like. Actually if you’re buying a home or refinancing you may get an allowance for those kinds of home improvements. If you’re just starting to enjoy your new home or you have been a residence for some time, it really doesn’t matter. I say, take a tour of your home and assess or reassess. However, I came to realize that with all the things I can do, sliding glass doors can make a dramatic improvement.

Where and What

Oh yes, decisions decisions. This is the fun part though. You may already have a sliding glass door in your home. However, by adding an additional patio door you can provide more

English: upvc patio doors (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

accessibility, charm and elegance. It could be the dining area or even the master bedroom. Where you decide to place a new a window, single door entry or a sliding glass door opening is up to you. Keep this in mind as well. It does not have to be a slider. You may decide to install French style doors. French style doors certainly provide a true elegance to a room and women love them. Converting a window into a grand entry in the master bedroom, which leads to a side patio, is very inviting to the homeowner or prospects when it comes to selling your home. French doors can be installed to swing in or swing out.

So, you will have to decide which way you want to swing. Whatever items of furniture you place on either side of the doors, usually guides your decision. Keep this in mind as well. The cost of installing sliding glass doors is very affordable. It is a great way to make a dramatic change without spending thousands of dollars; French doors are a little more costly but certainly worth it.

PANE IN MY GLASS

How May panes of glass are really necessary in a patio door you ask? Most professionals will recommend a 3or 4 pane with argon gas insulation. And they are right. When you have that kind of opening it is always best to have as many insulated panes as possible. A great thing about sliding glass doors is that you can custom order them. It’s also recommended that that the

Panes of glass (Photo credit: fabi42)

panes of glass be low E-glass. This eliminates the UV rays from fading your carpet and saves on energy. You can also custom order the blinds to be placed between the panes of glass. This provides maintenance free blinds that will also stay looking brand new.

As you can see, there are many ways to order a patio door. Your windows and door dealers can help you select what’s right for you. The following section lists several tips that can guide you in this process.

FIVE TIPS FOR SELECTING PATIO DOORS.

Tip 1: Since swinging and French doors need room to open, consider factors such as furniture and wall placement before determining which opening method works best for the space. If space is tight, consider using a stationary panel with a single swinging door or sliding doors that fit well in any sized space.

Tip 2: Choose a design that has a wide doorway to provide greater access and stronger connection to your outdoor living space. Look for folding patio door systems or integrate multiple French and swing doors into your design.

Tip 3: Since glass is a major component of patio doors, you'll want to select the right type with the most benefits and efficiency. Low-E glass helps lower energy bills all year and protects against UV fading. Decorative tempered glass offers privacy and added style, while still letting in natural light. Look for options like internal blinds and grills to control the light and views.

Tip 4: Choose a material that is durable and easy to maintain, especially if you plan on using your patio door as a main entrance to your home. Vinyl, fiberglass, aluminum and clad-wood patio doors weather well and never need painting.

Tip 5: Just like your home's exterior siding, the material of your patio door is equally important to your home's overall look. Be sure the quality and style of your patio door complements your home. For example if your home is cedar, you'll want to use a solid wood or high-end fiberglass patio door rather than a vinyl sliding door. French sliding doors offer the most design options, because you can select the door style, accessories and glass. If you want your patio door to have the same architectural style and feel of your front entry and garage doors, then you'll want a hinged or French door, rather than a sliding patio door, which is basically all glass. “http://www.thehousedesigners.com/articles/perfect-patio-door.asp”

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Well I hope this article has given you some creative ideas. If you like what you read, please pass it on. If you have any ideas you would like to share, please include them in our comment section. If you have any questions, feel free to email me or call my office at HomeRite Windows and Doors Jacksonville. The most important thing to keep in mind when doing this kind of home improvement is to follow these 3 simple steps. One, make sure you know how many panes of glass you are getting. Two, know the quality of the product you are buying and three, know which room in your home is best suited for this kind of home improvement. Thank you for reading this article, It's been my pleasure sharing it with you.

Gates Dearen is the co-owner of HomeRite Windows and Door in Jacksonville Florida. Owners Gates Dearen and Richard Walden have been serving the building products industry in Florida for over 25 years. They know the products, the industry, the market and what adds great value to a home. “Their approach is a little different. Theyaresimply looking to match the home owner with the right windows for their home and budget. Home improvements are enough of a hassle – we’re here to make life easier with first-rate, energy efficient products, affordable prices, installers that know best practices and respect of your home.

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