How to Upgrade an Old Baltimore Entry Door for Better Security
Start With The Weak Points, Not The Hardware Older Baltimore entry doors often look solid from the sidewalk, but the security problems usually hide in the details. A door can be thick and heavy, yet still be easy to force if the frame is soft, the strike plate is shallow, or the lock only grabs a small amount of material. The first step is a careful inspection with the door closed and locked. Look for gaps around the edges, loose trim, daylight showing through the jam
Lead Paint Safe Window Replacement for Pre-1978 Baltimore Homes
What Makes Pre-1978 Window Replacement More Complicated When a house was built before 1978, window work has to account for lead paint, because sanding, prying, and removing old trim can release hazardous dust into the living space. Across Baltimore, the issue shows up most often where older wood windows have been repainted many times and the finishes have built up over decades. Many homeowners think replacement alone solves the problem, yet lead-safe work depends o