If you have a door, a window or an opening of any kind in the property you live in, you’ll also have a lintel. In today’s post we’re going to be looking at this key structural element of building and the process of installing and replace one. But let’s start off by looking at the […]
All About Door Lites
Whether they are bound for doors or frames, when it comes to windows there’s a lot of talk about light. But you might also have noticed on occasion the word ‘lite’ thrown around as well. You would be forgiven for thinking this was a spelling mistake, but prepare to forgive whoever wrote it, because it […]
Door Jamb: Your How To Guide
‘Door jamb’ sounds like the worst jam ever made. But, of course, it isn’t. Instead it is a key part of the simplest, most elegant, design for hanging doors, used the world over. So take that bread out of the toaster and read on for our top tips on how to remove, install and replace […]
The 11 Different Types of Eaters: Which One Are You?
We’re all different, and so are our food habits. Some of us eat to live, while others live to eat. Still others live to photograph their food, try the weirdest dishes or criticise every single aspect of their meals. We’ve decided that there are 11 different types of eaters, and taken a light-hearted look at […]
25 of the World’s Creepiest Abandoned Places – Infographic
Whilst visiting abandoned cities, islands, theme parks or asylums may not be everyone’s cup of tea, there are plenty of people who like nothing better than investigating these creepy places. And these sites often have some fascinating history behind them. A while back we produced an interactive map of the 25 creepiest abandoned places you […]
The Dysfunctional Family’s Guide to Family Etiquette
Families. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. We love them to bits, but they also drive us crazy. If it’s not Dad hogging the remote, then it’s your sister clogging up the bathroom cabinet with toiletries. Cue a minefield of potential arguments. But don’t worry, here at Vibrant Doors, we’ve got the scoop […]
What Do Pets Do All Day? Your Day vs. Your Pets’ Day
The UK is a nation of animal-lovers with 44% of the population owning a pet. Dogs (to the outrage of cat-people everywhere) are the most popular pet, with 24% of people owning at least one. This is closely followed by cats (17%), and, surprisingly, fish (8%). As much as we’d all love to sit at […]
Very British Versions of World Wonders and Iconic Buildings
Here in Britain, we’re very proud of our history. Wherever you go, from Land’s End to John O’Groats, you can hardly set foot out of the front door without coming across a historical attraction, notable site or museum. And whether you’re from here or you’re a visitor to our green and pleasant land, you’ll no […]
How To Fit A Door Architrave: A Step By Step Guide
If you’re in the midst of redeveloping your house or you’re having new internal doors fitted, there’s a good chance that you’ll be having new architraves to compliment your doors. What are architraves? Not everyone will be familiar with the term but even if you haven’t heard of them, it’s highly likely that you’ve been […]
