Doors & Windows

Your door is the first detail guests will see when they visit your home, so choose a door that introduces the style of the house while fulfilling its primary function--keeping the cat in and the bad guys out. Exterior doors can be wood, vinyl, steel or other materials. Wood exterior doors are the classic choice; sturdier than vinyl, they look better than steel. Solid wood doors tend to be a little pricier and heavier, but the effect of your stylish new front door on your visitors will be worth it. (Especially when you tell them what a great deal you got at Overstock.com!)

Unfortunately, door security has become an issue. The good news is that thieves are lazy--too lazy to get a job and too lazy to hit a house that will involve real work to rob. Therefore, if you are planning any home improvement, include a three-point entry door plan--home keyless entry, peepholes and deadbolts. At Overstock.com, it's not just about saving money, it's about living better.

Keyless door locks can use smart cards, like those in hotels, or a touch pad with a numeric passcode or fingerprint recognition (called biometrics). Some are integrated into the door knob, some are separate and all are disconcerting to the uninvited. (Of course, no matter which you choose, you may still figure out some way to lock yourself out eventually, so have a backup plan.) Deadbolts simply have a bigger, longer throw than a doorknob; it extends into the door frame. If you don't have a key, the door won't open easily or quietly. Peepholes may seem a little film noir, but it's always better to open the door after you see who is on the other side. In that vein, one might say video surveillance cameras are the 21st Century peephole. No matter what you choose, new exterior doors--with the right accessories--from Overstock.com can be your best home defense short of a pet tiger.