So you’ve finally decided to install an iron security door at your home. You’ve picked the specific door that you want. You’re finished, right? Not yet! You still have to pick the door hardware. Don’t pick just anything, thinking hardware is nothing more than an afterthought. Door hardware is extremely important, so you will want…
When a guest approaches your home, the first thing he or she sees is probably the front door. And as the saying goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression, holds true for homeowners. While there are dozens of different styles available, there’s no substitution for a genuine iron door. High-End Aesthetics…
One definition of art is the ‘expression of imagination and creative talent.’ The result of that expression moves you, either because of its beauty or because of your emotional response, or both. Your entry wowed with wrought iron doors can be all that’s missing. An imaginative and beautiful front door is art. It’s the focal…
There are certain places you expect to see iron doors. Inside a bank, for example, or adorning the front of a medieval fortress. They say your home is your castle, if you’ve been looking for a combination of beauty and strength, it’s hard to be the features offered by an iron door. Here are 3…
The statistics for home break-ins are alarming, and the U.S. bears the dubious distinction of leading the rest of the world in burglary occurrences, experiencing one burglary every 15 seconds nationwide. As if that fact weren’t shocking enough, around 60 percent of burglars use the forcible entry to access a home and an estimated 30…
Wrought iron has been coveted for thousands of years because of its malleability and strength. It is manipulated or “wrought” into intricate designs and utilized in any number of decorative applications that also require strength and toughness, such as fences, banisters, railings, gates, furniture and yes, even doors. Wrought iron doors are usually inlaid with…
If you’ve got a modern aesthetic, you value clean-lined simplicity and quality above all else. Yours is the “less is more” philosophy and you’re not alone. Today’s society is high-tech and a modern home and minimalist mentality fit into the technical revolution perfectly! Your front door is one of the first things a visitor sees…
When replacing the windows in your home or installing windows in a new construction, don’t settle for ordinary frames. Consider the elegance and functionality of Metro Steel windows. Known for their clean European lines and minimalist quality, these artistic windows — made from 100% recycled hot rolled steel — will enhance the beauty and value of any…
Homeowners upgrade, remodel and renovate for many reasons. The improvements are for replacing worn-out materials, adding functionality, an attempt to add immediate value, improving energy efficiency, and sometimes just because it is time for a change. Nonetheless, many often question if these projects are worth the time and investment. Two recent reports revealed that Metro…
As the old saying goes: “You never get a second chance to make a great first impression.” Nervous job interview candidates have been abiding by this rule for decades, adding quite a bit of anxiety to their anticipation. The same can be said, however, for many other instances in life as well. Consider the entryway into your…
