{"@attributes":{"version":"2.0"},"channel":{"title":"ODL Consumer Blog","link":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com","description":"The latest information on home design, doorglass trends, home improvement, and more from ODL, Inc.","language":"en","pubDate":"Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:10:04 GMT","item":[{"title":"How Impact Rated Doors Can Help Solve a 30 Billion Dollar Dilemma","link":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/how-impact-rated-doors-can-help-solve-a-30-billion-dollar-dilemma","description":"
\n \"How <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

When a hurricane hits, will your home be ready?<\/span> Each year, hurricanes cause an average of $20 to $30 billion in damages across the U.S.\u2014and in many cases, one key vulnerability makes all the difference: your windows and doors.<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>","category":["Entry Doors","Doors","Impact Products"],"pubDate":"Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:10:04 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/how-impact-rated-doors-can-help-solve-a-30-billion-dollar-dilemma"},{"title":"How to Choose the Right Front Door for Your Home","link":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/how-to-choose-the-right-front-door-for-your-home","description":"

\n \"Painted <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

A new front door is one of the most important upgrades you can make to your home\u2014not just for curb appeal, but also for comfort, security, and energy efficiency. But with so many options, materials, and considerations to weigh, where do you begin?<\/p>","category":["Entry Doors","Entryway","Doors"],"pubDate":"Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:06:54 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/how-to-choose-the-right-front-door-for-your-home"},{"title":"ODL at IBS 2025: Game-Changing Innovation & Industry Buzz","link":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/ibs-2025-recap","description":"

\n \"ODL <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

The NAHB International Builders' Show 2025 was, as always, a rewarding and inspiring event for ODL. <\/span>This year marked the most highly attended IBS in 17 years, and we certainly felt that energy in our booth, with a steady stream of attendees<\/span> interested in exploring our doors, doorglass solutions, and Blinds + Glass offerings firsthand. <\/span><\/p>","category":"Tradeshows","pubDate":"Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/ibs-2025-recap"},{"title":"Maximize Your Experience at IBS 2025","link":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/maximize-your-experience-at-ibs-2025","description":"

\n \"Maximize <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

Heading to the International Builders' Show next month? Master the show with 16 tips from ODL veteran attendees! Download the PDF here. <\/a><\/p>","category":"Tradeshows","pubDate":"Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:31:30 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/maximize-your-experience-at-ibs-2025"},{"title":"Embrace Summer with 7 Ideas for Bringing the Outdoors Inside","link":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/embrace-summer-with-7-ideas-for-bringing-the-outdoors-inside","description":"

\n \"Embrace <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

The (unofficial) start of summer has arrived! With the right decor tips and DIY ideas, you can turn your home into a summer spectacle and celebrate all of the best elements of the warmer months by creating a cohesive space both inside and out, all summer long.<\/p>","category":"Trending Home Design","pubDate":"Tue, 30 May 2023 15:45:00 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/embrace-summer-with-7-ideas-for-bringing-the-outdoors-inside"},{"title":"Comparing 3 Divided Light Doorglass Options","link":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/comparing-3-divided-light-doorglass-options","description":"

\n \"Comparing <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

Once required to create larger windows out of relatively small panes of glass, divided lights are now an architectural detail of windows and doorglass that adds charm and authenticity to a home. Many popular residential styles use distinctive divided lights as an essential element of the overall look and feel. <\/p>","category":["Residential Styles","Entry Doors","Classic Series"],"pubDate":"Mon, 15 May 2023 15:15:00 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/comparing-3-divided-light-doorglass-options"},{"title":"Comparing Low-E Glass Options","link":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/comparing-low-e-glass-options","description":"

\n \"Comparing <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

One of the biggest benefits of doorglass is that it maximizes natural light in a home. And while we love the wellness boost of the sun\u2019s rays, direct sunlight can make controlling the temperature of a house harder, as well as fading fabric and other challenges. Low-e glass coatings on doorglass can deliver the best of both worlds.<\/p>","category":["Energy Efficiency","Natural Light"],"pubDate":"Mon, 08 May 2023 15:05:00 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/comparing-low-e-glass-options"},{"title":"6 Front Door Styles to Consider for Your Home","link":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/6-front-door-styles-to-consider-for-your-home","description":"

\n \"6 <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

The front door of your home is an opportunity for you to express your style as a homeowner and give visitors a great first impression. There are many different styles and designs of front doors that you can pick from in order to create a front entryway that stands out and looks great.<\/p>","category":["Residential Styles","Entryway"],"pubDate":"Mon, 01 May 2023 14:41:00 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/6-front-door-styles-to-consider-for-your-home"},{"title":"Improve Air Quality in Your Home with the Right Doorglass","link":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/improve-air-quality-in-your-home-with-the-right-doorglass","description":"

\n \"Improve <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

In our efforts to be healthy, we spend a lot of time thinking about our diets, exercise routines, and sleep schedules. But one aspect of health that we don\u2019t often think about is the air quality in our homes. While you might be aware of the air quality outside, we spend most of our time indoors, meaning that the air we breathe inside our homes can be even more important to monitor than the outdoor air. <\/p>","category":["Airflow & Quality","Enclosed Blinds","Blinds","Doorglass"],"pubDate":"Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:39:10 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/improve-air-quality-in-your-home-with-the-right-doorglass"},{"title":"What is Double and Triple Glazed Doorglass?","link":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/double-triple-glazed-doorglass","description":"

\n \"What <\/a> \n<\/div> \n

When selecting doorglass and windows, your builder or contractor will sometimes use technical terms that may be unfamiliar to you. Understanding the terminology is key to being aware of the benefits or potential downfalls of your products. <\/p> \n

'Double glazed' and 'triple glazed' are two terms used to describe glass products like decorative glass, but people outside of the building industry are often confused by them. What does double or triple glazed glass mean, and which is a better option for your home remodel or build? We're here to help you understand these terms and their differences. <\/p>","category":["Energy Efficiency","Decorative Doorglass"],"pubDate":"Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:47:53 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/blog.odl.com\/double-triple-glazed-doorglass"}]}}