How to Install Shutters

How to Install Shutters from HandymanTeacher.com with HandymanTeacher Hub Kirkpatrick. Don’t pay someone else to install your outdoor window shutters. Learn to do it yourself and save money!

What color shutters go best on a house with light-yellow vinyl siding?

The roof is sort of almond-brown, and the current shutters are reddish-brown.

What color shutters would look best with white vinyl siding house with a black roof?

I currently have black shutters and I’m looking to make a change.

What accent color could I use for shutters with pale gray vinyl siding?

I have a large 2-story home with acres of light gray vinyl siding. The shutters are currently a teal blue-YUK! Beyond the basic black shutters with red front door, what else can I do?

Vinyl Shutters: the Wood Shutter Alternative

Vinyl shutters have really come a long way when it comes to popularity. Traditionally, exterior shutters were made from natural wood (mostly pine). This was due to the fact that before the industrial revolution plastics were not available and wood was the least expensive option for windows – in fact, exterior shutters were invented because [...]

Buy Wood or Vinyl Window Shutters?

Although wooden shutters have been around for many years longer than that of vinyl, not all homeowners want to use the old time favorite for their home anymore.

There are so many reasons why homeowners choose wood over vinyl shutters and vice versa. A large percentage of homeowners who choose to stick with wooden [...]

Installing Exterior Vinyl Shutters on a Brick Home

Installing exterior vinyl shutters is usually a simple, straightforward task when installing on wood or siding. However, if you are installing plastic shutters on a brick surface, some things need to be taken into consideration.

First of all, some bricks are reinforced with metal. This makes it an extremely difficult task to drill through the brick. [...]

Adding Exterior Shutters to Your Home

Installing exterior shutters to a window is a quick and easy way to add style and flair to the outside of a home. Both historical and modern houses will benefit from the timeless accent of having exterior shutters. As with all types of home improvements, the quality and longevity of the exterior shutters should be [...]