ERMIN JOURNAL

Window and door ideas.

Home design ideas and practical advice on choosing, measuring and ordering.

A builder and homeowner reviewing measurements beside a black aluminum window

For builders · Project planning

What to include in a window and door quote request

A practical Texas builder checklist for comparable window and door quotations: opening IDs, dimensions, glass, quantities, delivery and installation scope.

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More ideas & guides

A black tilt-and-turn kitchen window tilted inward at the top

Window guide · Everyday use

Would a tilt-and-turn window suit your kitchen?

Compare tilt-and-turn and fixed aluminum windows for a Texas kitchen, including inward swing, countertop clearance, glass and daily operation.

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A covered patio with black sliding doors and wet paving after rain

Houston · Planning guide

Choosing a patio door for a Houston home

A Houston patio-door planning guide: coordinate drainage, shade, panel movement and outdoor furniture before selecting a sliding system.

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A brick home porch with a black hinged iron and glass entry door

Dallas · Entry ideas

A Dallas entry: iron, glass and a welcoming porch

Plan a black iron-and-glass entry door with practical guidance on swing clearance, privacy, hardware and the opening information to send for a quote.

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A living room and resting dog beside a black picture window overlooking oak trees

Hill Country · Design guide

Framing a Hill Country view with fixed windows

A Texas Hill Country window design guide covering picture-window proportions, furniture, daylight and where an opening window may still be needed.

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A limestone courtyard home with black aluminum sliding glass doors

Austin · Design guide

An Austin courtyard, opened up with sliding glass doors

Plan an Austin courtyard connection: sliding-door layout, furniture clearance, shade and the information needed for a useful project quote.

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