Summer is here and we'll all be spending a lot more time on porches and in the back yard. Here are some tips for picking out a new back door to show off your home!

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How to Choose a Back Door

Find a secure, stylish door that gives you access to your backyard or patio.

• By Peter Walsh

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Your back door provides a second entrance to your home and it also allows you access to your deck, patio or backyard.
Since the back of the house is often a private space, there is little need for a door to conceal the inside of a house from neighbors or the street. This gives you a lot of options, from French doors to sliding glass.
To prevent sun fade on furnishings, consider low-E glass or built-in blinds sandwiched between panes. Whatever style door you decide on, be sure it has double-paned glass and proper weather stripping to save on heating and cooling costs.