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When to Replace Your Exterior Shutters (And Whe...

How to tell whether your existing exterior shutters need full replacement or just a refinish. The visual and structural signs, the cost comparison, and how to decide.

When to Replace Your Exterior Shutters (And Whe...

How to tell whether your existing exterior shutters need full replacement or just a refinish. The visual and structural signs, the cost comparison, and how to decide.

Choosing Exterior Shutters for Historic Homes

How to pick period-appropriate exterior shutters for Colonial, Federal, Victorian, Craftsman, and other historic home styles. What was actually used originally, what modern reproductions get right, and where you have...

Choosing Exterior Shutters for Historic Homes

How to pick period-appropriate exterior shutters for Colonial, Federal, Victorian, Craftsman, and other historic home styles. What was actually used originally, what modern reproductions get right, and where you have...

Shutters for Arched Windows: What Are Your Opti...

Arched windows do not fit standard rectangular shutters. Here's how to add shutter-style detail to arched or half-round windows, including flanking rectangular shutters, custom arched shutters, and alternative accents.

Shutters for Arched Windows: What Are Your Opti...

Arched windows do not fit standard rectangular shutters. Here's how to add shutter-style detail to arched or half-round windows, including flanking rectangular shutters, custom arched shutters, and alternative accents.

Shutter Dogs: What They Are, and Whether You Ne...

A guide to shutter dogs (also called shutter tiebacks or hold-backs), the small decorative iron pieces that add historic character to exterior shutters. What they were originally for, when to...

Shutter Dogs: What They Are, and Whether You Ne...

A guide to shutter dogs (also called shutter tiebacks or hold-backs), the small decorative iron pieces that add historic character to exterior shutters. What they were originally for, when to...

Best Exterior Shutters for Coastal Homes

Salt air, high winds, and constant humidity make coastal environments the toughest test for exterior shutters. Here's what actually holds up, plus the material, finish, and hardware choices that make...

Best Exterior Shutters for Coastal Homes

Salt air, high winds, and constant humidity make coastal environments the toughest test for exterior shutters. Here's what actually holds up, plus the material, finish, and hardware choices that make...

Exterior Shutter Hardware Guide: What You Need ...

A plain-English guide to exterior shutter hardware, covering mounting screws and anchors, decorative accents like shutter dogs and hinges, and what actually comes in the box when you buy shutters.

Exterior Shutter Hardware Guide: What You Need ...

A plain-English guide to exterior shutter hardware, covering mounting screws and anchors, decorative accents like shutter dogs and hinges, and what actually comes in the box when you buy shutters.