The Artisan Contracting Blog

When we go inside our homes, and then shut and lock the front door, we generally feel safe. Unfortunately, this is a false security for most people, as what a lot of people are unaware of is the fact that unless the door is reinforced, it can be easily kicked down. After all, an inch […]

When choosing baseboard material for your project, you may be surprised to find out that selecting what material you use doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Even though the cost is a big factor, most homeowners find that their choice is dependent on what they want the finished baseboards to look like once installed. […]

Several different types of materials are used for exterior doors. This article will help you make the right choice by explaining the pros and cons of each material. HOLLOW METAL Hollow metal doors are extremely durable. It is this property that makes them ideal for external door applications. Hollow metal is made of cold rolled […]

When you are thinking about getting or replacing a home exterior, you have a number of options available to you in terms of the material that you are going to use. Your decision of which one to use should be based on two factors – the aesthetic look of the material on the outside of […]

Home renovations can often send feelings of anxiety, stress and fear through a homeowner’s mind. Projects can seem too large to handle on your own, or hard to gauge at all without having a contracting expert to advise you that you really trust. Although no project is too big for the right team, even small […]

The entrance door to your property can come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. Each one has its pros and cons when it comes to the aesthetics of your property, security and energy efficiency. Most entrance doors are made from steel, wood or fibreglass, and each door material has properties that are best […]

Nothing perks up a home’s curb appeal quite like a new exterior. As years go by, a siding choice that may have looked great in its time can appear tired and dated. Or if you’ve had a major renovation such as an addition, the new and the old parts of your home may appear disjointed. […]

Do you remember that first summer with your new deck? Chances are, you couldn’t wait to show it off to your friends and family. You hosted barbeques, enjoyed al fresco weekend breakfasts with your sweetie and kicked back barefoot with an attitude-adjusting beverage after a hard day at work. But now, you don’t dare go […]

If eyes are the windows to your soul, what does that make your actual windows? While the jury is still out on that, the folks at Artisan Construction will tell you that your windows and doors are very important. Not only do they provide access to your home, and much-needed airflow, but your windows and […]