Entry Systems Automated Gate and Garage Door Services

Ribbon Cutting

2011-12-27T12:29:00.001-08:00

On October 21st, we officially announced our new office location by hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony partnered with the Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce. We had a great turn out enjoying lunch, giveaways, and a raffle with friends from the Chamber as well as neighbors from our business complex. Thanks to everyone who came!

Although we loved our previous home off Crown Valley and Forbes Road, the business grew too large for the 900 square foot office that even MapQuest had trouble finding. In November 2009, we moved into our new office adding three additional desks and a storefront showroom for customers to visit. The new location allows customers to walk in and buy remotes and parts, ask questions, or just see what it is that we do!

Come visit us!

Our office is located in the Saddleback Business Park at

26941 Cabot Road Suite 122

Laguna Hills, CA 92653

We won a service award from Angie's List!

2011-12-15T12:12:00.000-08:00

Our Press Release from Angie's List!

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Entry Systems Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award

Award reflects businesses’ consistently high level of customer service

Entry Systems has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers.

“Only a fraction of the businesses rated on Angie’s List can claim the sterling service record of being a Super Service Award winner because we set a high bar,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “The fact that Entry Systems can claim Super Service Award status speaks volumes about its dedication to consumers.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have met strict eligibility requirements including earning a minimum number of reports, an exemplary rating from their clients and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Angie’s List collects consumer reviews on local contractors and doctors in more than 500 service categories. Currently, more than 2 million consumers across the U.S. rely on Angie’s List to help them make the best hiring decisions. Members get unlimited access to local ratings via Internet or phone, exclusive discounts, the Angie’s List magazine and help from the Angie’s List complaint resolution service. Take a quick tour of Angie’s List and view the latest Angie’s List news.

Entry Systems supports Susan G. Komen at the Race for the Cure!

2011-11-11T10:03:00.001-08:00

On September 25, my parents, the owners of Entry Systems, and I participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Newport Beach. Together we raised $1,000 and as a team we raised over $10,000 collectively to pay for breast cancer research and mammograms for women in the Orange County area.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Entry Systems decided to donate a portion of each service call during the month of October to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

The 5K provided an amazing experience to be among the thousands of people that contributed in the nationwide fundraising of over 3 million dollars and Entry Systems hopes to create its own team for next year's event!

What a door!

2011-08-16T11:48:00.000-07:00

Don't let this happen to you! Call us early on for a repair or preventative maintenance so we can prevent your garage door from doing this! :)

Huge gate!

2011-08-05T12:29:00.000-07:00

Jonathan is 6 feet tall... Look at the size of the gate he just fixed!

Garage Doors Second-Most Practical Home Improvement Item in Realtors' Cost Vs. Value Report

2011-04-06T14:24:00.000-07:00

Garage doors rank second, behind only steel entry doors, in the 2010-2011 National Association of Realtors Cost vs. Value Report. The report identifies which products homeowners get the most "return," or value and usage, for their investment.

Published in Remodeling magazine, the report calculates the homeowner value of garage doors at 83.9 percent of their average cost of $1,291. The figure is based on survey responses from more than 3,000 homeowners who reported their home and remodeling expenditures in the past year.

Dealers and manufacturers told the source homeowners place a high value on garage doors for two main reasons: First, many garage doors (especially new models) can improve energy efficiency and decrease heating and cooling bills. Second, garage doors are often on the front of houses and visible from the street, making them important for curb appeal.

The full report can be viewed at www.remodeling.hw.net/2010/costvsvalue/national.aspx.

Follow us on Twitter!!

2011-03-28T13:31:00.000-07:00

Please follow us on Twitter for up to date news and discounts!

http://twitter.com/#!/EntrySystems

We have a "Green" Garage Door Available!

2010-11-19T14:32:00.000-08:00

We are now offering a DuraGreen garage door to our customers, which is an environmentally-friendly product which has the look and feel of real wood. It is an SCS certified "green" product, so the homeowner can feel good about their purchase. There are multiple design options to enhance curb appeal, and best of all, these doors are affordable! Contact us today for a free estimate!

Solar Panel Gate Operators Qualify for Tax Credit

2010-10-18T11:00:00.000-07:00

The recently announced Renewable Energy Tax Credit is a "green" federal tax credit is designed to reward homeowners who use solar-powered systems, including gate access systems. These systems are environmentally-friendly and allows the homeowner the opportunity to apply for 30% off the total installed cost. Entry Systems has solar paneled gate operators which are engineered to maximize the efficiency of the solar output and only draws energy from the batteries when operating the gate, minimizing the power consumption when not in use. Please contact us for more information at (949) 495-0835.

Last Chance for A Garage Door Tax Credit!!

2010-10-11T16:32:00.001-07:00

This is a historic opportunity to replace your old garage door. The United States Government is essentially paying 30% of the cost of a qualifying insulated garage door! But this offer is only good until December 31, 2010, so call us today to set up an appointment for a free estimate! This is the first time the government has offered something like this in our industry, so don't miss out. The garage doors that this is available on are energy-saving and curb-appealing, with many options of designs and colors. Not only does this tax create tax savings for YOU, the homeowner, but you also benefit with energy savings, improving the appearance of your home, thereby improving your home's value. The maximum credit is now $1,500 for purchases made in 2009 and 2010. To qualify, the garage door must be placed in service by December 21, 2010.

Call us today for more information!

(949) 495-0835

Read Our Review on Angie's List

2010-10-05T15:50:00.000-07:00

Check our Garage Doors Reviews
on Angie's List

Above is the link for reviews about our garage door repair from "real people" like you! Angie's List is a consumer database of reviewed home services.

Jay Leno's New Side Mounted Garage Door Opener

2010-08-05T16:08:00.000-07:00

Jay's Other Garage: Door Opener System
The above video shows Jay Leno's new side mount garage door opener. To date, this Liftmaster Jackshaft operator is the most advanced technology on the market. We carry these in our office ready to install.

Green Uses for Old Garage Doors

2010-08-04T09:49:00.000-07:00

Green Building Elements » Blog Archive » Creative Reuse of a Garage Door

Check out the link above for some creative ideas of how to reuse your old garage door! Entry Systems offers "green" wood garage doors and energy efficient garage door openers. We also recycle steel and aluminum left over from repair and/or replacement of garage doors and security gates.

Follow Entry Systems on Facebook! Become our Fan!

2010-05-21T11:00:00.000-07:00

Click here to become a fan of Entry Systems Automated Gate & Garage Door Services!

Greg Receives Technician of the Year Award in Las Vegas at the International Door Association Conference

2010-05-11T15:21:00.000-07:00

We are so proud! Our Manager of Gate Operations, Greg Bishop received the technician of the year award at this year's International Door Association Conference in Las Vegas. Over thirty years of service to our industry... Amazing!

One of our proud creations...

2010-03-17T16:17:00.001-07:00

Our master gate technician, Greg Bishop, just finished building and installing this automated gate for a residence in Irvine. Isn't it beautiful?

Review us & Win $10,000 through Yellowbook.com

2010-02-17T15:49:00.000-08:00

Hello! We really appreciate when our customers are so happy that they review us online and tell others. Google Maps, Yelp, Merchant Circle and Yahoo among others have this option. But yellowbook.com is offering you a reward! They are giving away $500 in our weekly drawing and a $10,000 grand prize for telling everyone that you like us :) Good luck...If you win, please tell me!

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-17T14:39:00.001-08:00

Have you too had your garage door stolen from your house?

2009-11-25T13:34:00.000-08:00

A young couple moved into their new home in England to find out that their garage door had been stolen the day before! We at Entry Systems have yet to hear of this happening in California.... Have you?

See below:

Family move into new home - to find garage door stolen

10:00am Thursday 19th November 2009

A FAMILY moved into their new house to find thieves had stolen the garage door.

Raiders took the 50 sq ft steel door the day before Rehana and Sajid Ali moved in.

The couple, both aged 27, arrived at the house in Moorside Avenue, Farnworth, with their three young children on Sunday evening to find the new metal garage door had been stolen.

Mrs Ali said: “It was a big shock because it’s not a normal thing to happen. I think someone has taken it to use on a garage they are building because it was new.

“We have three children. It just makes you wary.

“It is not a nice thing to happen when you are moving into a new house.”

She said she believed it was a planned theft by someone who thought the property was empty.

Mrs Ali said a neighbour drove past her house at around 1am on Saturday and the door was still there.

She added: “It was definitely planned because the door and the whole frame were both taken.

“They are not going to walk off with a garage door. They must have brought a truck and tools.”

Police believe the door was taken between 1am and 11.30am on Saturday.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Source:
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/4747688.Family_move_into_new_home___to_find_garage_door_stolen/

We're Moving!

2009-11-17T12:02:00.000-08:00

Starting Monday November 23rd, Entry Systems will be moving to a new location!

We will be located at:

26941 Cabot Rd Suite 122
Laguna Hills CA 92653

Our phone number is still the same: (949) 495-0835

Our office will be easier to find: on Cabot Rd between Oso and Crown Valley.
Click Here for a map to our new location.

Take Advantage of the Energy Tax Credit!

2009-05-12T13:12:00.000-07:00

This credit is part of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009. It changes provisions in the Energy Improvement & Extension Act of 2008 which was signed into law by President Bush on 10/3/08 HR 1424.

The credit has now been extended through 2010.

-30% of product purchase
-The maximum credit is now $1,500
-The applicable years are 2009 and 2010
(even if you took advantage in 2006 & 2007 you can start again!)

The building that garage door is placed on can be unattached to the main house, but it must be on your primary residence. The door must be placed in service.

Basic Eligibility (see recovery.gov and energystar.gov for more specifics)

1. Must be an insulated garage door
2. Must be installed on an insulated garage
3. The U-factor must be equal or less than .30 even if the door contains glazing
4. The door perimeter must have means to control air infiltration
5. The garage door must be expected to remain in service for at least 5 years

We will give you certification from the manufacturer for you to keep in your files if the IRS ever requested it.

New Report on Securing Our Communities

2008-09-17T10:33:00.000-07:00

Security Information for Your Association
The Foundation for Community Association Research, a non-profit research affiliate of the Community Associations Institute, released a book earlier this year on association security. Here's info from the CAI press release:

The Foundation for Community Association Research has published Community Security, a 50-page resource that associations can use to determine their security obligations and decide which products and services can provide an appropriate level of security for their residents. Community Security is the eighth Best Practices report developed by the Foundation.

The new report addresses association security obligations; security services; video surveillance and alarm systems; access control systems for vehicles and pedestrians; automated gate systems, and more. The publication includes two case studies and a checklist for securing communities.

The report can be downloaded for free at www.cairf.org or purchased in hard copy by CAI members for just 12.95 ($22 for nonmembers) through Community Associations Press at http://www.caisecure.net/. The complete collection of eight best practice reports can be purchased by CAI members for $24.95 ($42 for nonmembers).

Other free, downloadable Best Practice reports are:

* Financial Operations
* Governance, Resident Involvement and Conflict Resolution
* Community Harmony/Spirit/Involvement
* Strategic Planning
* Reserve Studies/Management
* Transition (from developer to homeowner control)
* Energy Efficiency

Best Practice reports have been downloaded almost 7,000 times this year alone.

"We develop Best Practice Reports so individual community associations don’t have to start from scratch," says Foundation President Robert Browning, PCAM, RS, of Browning Reserve Group in Sacramento. "Like all of our reports, Community Security was developed by leaders in their areas of expertise. For Community Security, we relied on the knowledge and experience of multiple contributors who share practical information that can save association boards time and unnecessary expense, not to mention missteps."

The Foundation is a nonprofit, research-driven group established in 1975 by Community Associations Institute (CAI). The Foundation supports and conducts research and makes that information available to professionals and volunteers involved in community association governance.

"We help volunteer community leaders and professionals better understand the increasingly sophisticated nature of community association management and
governance," says Executive Director David Jennings, CAE. "Our goal is to provide insight and information to those who work to make communities the best they can be."

The Foundation is supported by voluntary contributions that can be made on membership renewal applications.

CAI is a national organization dedicated to fostering vibrant, effective and harmonious community associations. CAI members include community association volunteer leaders, professional managers, management firms and businesses that provide a variety of products and services to community associations. More information on CAI and its 58 local, regional and state chapters is available at www.caionline.org or by calling toll-free (888) 224-4321.

from http://idahocondolaw.blogspot.com/2008/09/security-information-for-your.html

Garage Door Break-ins Increasing

2008-08-04T17:27:00.000-07:00

I read all the headlines online everyday regarding garage doors and am surprised by the large amount of criminals that are taking advantage of this access portal into our homes. Especially to consider is where you place your garage door or security gate remote or clicker. Here is some excerpts courtesy of Door & Access Systems Magazine.

We would like to suggest to everyone that they keep their garage door remote controls locked up. We also have mini-remotes that are easily concealed and key ring remotes that you can always keep on you. Open garage door monitors also tell the homeowner the current status of their garage door.

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While You Sleep. An Indiana man admits involvement in 15 separate burglaries and crimes, confessing that he “used garage door openers in unlocked vehicles to gain access to garages while homeowners were sleeping.” WRTV-6 (Indianapolis, Ind.), May 1, 2008

The Break-In After the Break-In. Omaha police report, “We’re seeing a lot of (car) windows broken out. The glove box is ransacked and the garage door opener is taken.” Burglars get the home address from the car’s registration and then break into the home several days afterward. KETV-7 (Omaha, Neb.), May 1, 2008

Victims Shocked. “Garage Door Opener Thefts Shock Victims” is the title of this Charlotte, N.C., story. Thieves pop the lock assemblies on vehicles parked outside businesses, then they steal the GDO remote controls. Police believe thieves use registration cards and a GPS system to find the houses quickly. Charlotte (N.C.) Observer, March 28, 2008

Churchgoers Beware. This brazen thief hit four Texas church parking lots, broke windows of vehicles, and snatched the remotes. The thief is also suspected in “similar burglaries where garage door openers were taken from vehicles.” Midland (Texas) Reporter-Telegram, April 18, 2008

New Burglary Tool. The title of this Massachusetts story is, “Thieves’ New Tools: Garage Door Openers.” Police say, “There has been an increase in these (types of crimes) in surrounding towns, and we’re starting to see more and more here.” Lexington (Mass.) Minuteman, May 1, 2008

3 Cars, $100,000 Stolen. Nebraska police warn of a “new crime trend” in which “a group of men are stealing garage door openers from cars parked outside.” The break-in occurs days later when no one is home. One victim had three cars stolen and more than $100,000 in other losses. KMTV-3 (Omaha, Neb.), April 3, 2008

Police Issue Warning. After a spree of Missouri home burglaries, police warn, “If you park your vehicle outside, make sure you take your garage door opener inside.” Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader, May 18, 2008

Early Morning Hours. In Wisconsin, a rash of burglaries occurred in the early morning hours from April 26 to May 10. Police say, “Suspects enter unlocked vehicles and use the garage door openers to enter garages and residences.” Green Bay (Wis.) Press Gazette, May 10, 2008

Late-Night Assault. In this Connecticut case, the burglar targets a woman, not property. Police say a burglar grabbed a remote control from an unlocked car to get into a house at midnight and attack a woman inside. The Hartford (Conn.) Courant, Jan. 17, 2008

Quote/Unquote

2008-07-28T10:43:00.000-07:00

"We are a gated community, but unfortunately the gates didn't keep out foreclosures."

-Jake Sullivan, president of Waterways of Naples Homeowners Association, Collier County, Fla., told the News-Press

from common ground: CAI's Magazine for Community Association Leaders

Large Garage Not a Violation of Residential Use Covenant

2008-06-27T16:36:00.000-07:00

Just in from the California Associations Institute Law Reporter-June 2008:

Micklon v. Dudley, No. DV-15-85, Mont. Dist. Ct., May 3, 2006

Covenants Enforcement: Defendant built a large two-car garage on an adjacent lot to use as a workshop, and plaintiffs sued claiming it was a violation of a covenant that required all buildings on a lot to have a residential purpose. The court ruled that since the building was built adjacent to his home on the neighboring lot, the residential requirement had been met.

Arthur and Lynn Dudley purchased two adjoining lots in a subdivision located near Libby, Mont. When purchased in 2004, a 2,000-square-foot home with an attached two-car garage was located on one lot, and the other was vacant. After purchase, the Dudleys built a 3,000-square-foot shop. The shop had steel siding, no windows, two 14-feet-high garage doors, a motor-home service bay with a walk-under pit, and a hydraulic lift for automobiles. Although the house has an attached two-car garage, it was insufficient to house the Dudley's motor home, two ATVs, and dune buggy.

Dennis Micklon, another lot owner, sued the Dudleys, claiming that the shop violated a provision of the original CC&Rs for the subdivision filed in 1983. Micklon argued that the shop violated a clause in the declaration that stated that lots could only be used for residential purposes.

The court's analysis stated that restrictive covenants are to be strictly construed. Moreover, if they are clear and unambiguous, the language of the restrictive covenants controls. When the covenant is ambiguous, however, restrictive covenants should be strictly construed and ambiguities resolved to allow free use of the property. The main issue before the court was whether the building qualified as residential use of real property. The court compared this case to two specific Montana cases with similar sets of facts.

In the first case, Hillcrest Homeowners Association v. Wiley, 239 Mont. 54, 778 P.2d 421 (1989) (CALR, April 1990), the defendants purchased a lot in a subdivision in which a restrictive covenant provided that "no lot shall be used except for single family residential purposes." The defendants built a steel-sided garage on their lot and did nothing further with their property until the homeowners association sued seven years later, asking that it be removed. The district court ruled that the garage, by itself, was a permissible "residential purpose." However, the Montana Supreme Court disagreed, stating that a garage, by itself, is not consistent with "single family residential purposes" when the garage is not used in conjunction with a residential dwelling.

The second case evaluated by the court, Tipton v. Bennett, 281 Mont. 379 (1997), ended with similar results. In that case, the trial court ruled that the defendants violated a "residential purposes only" restriction for building a 3,200-square-foot building described as a large garage without a residence. In that case, the court ruled that the defendants could keep the storage building on the condition that a residential dwelling be constructed within one year.

In this case, the court concluded that although the structure was approximately the same size as the building constructed in the second case, this structure was not the same. Instead of being a large storage building, this building was used in the defendant's daily routine and actively used in conjunction with a residential building. The court reasoned that no house could hide the shop without rendering it unusable as a garage. As a result, the court concluded that the defendant's shop qualified as a residential use and was not in violation of the declaration.

We are proud members of the International Door Association

2008-05-30T14:37:00.000-07:00

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What is Your Cheapest Garage Door? (and Why You Should Not Be Asking that Question)

2008-05-07T13:52:00.000-07:00

Many homeowners ask us for the cheapest garage door they can get. We want to encourage you to consider the long term effects of a cheap garage door. Or rather, the positive effects of a nicer looking, better quality garage door. If the front view of your home is thirty to forty percent made up of your garage door it makes sense that your home's curb appeal and resale value increase upon investment in a more upscale garage door. Your garage door is the largest moving appliance in the typical home. When buying a product this large and important, do you really want the cheapest door you can find? Better looking garage doors are a major trend in home improvement: your garage door is the first thing your visitors see. When buying a new overhead garage door, does it really make sense to buy an 80's style garage door? Whether you are getting ready to sell or simply wanting to upgrade your dwelling for your own personal enjoyment, a good looking space attracts buyer's attention and boosts our moods. Beware of uninsulated garage doors which can be pried upon by thieves and dent easily. Finally, if you do choose to go with our cheapest door, just make sure you are positive of what you are going to do with the house in the future.

Homeowners & Community Associations

2008-05-07T13:33:00.001-07:00

Did you know that what garage doors are on homes impact the overall value of developments and communities? We would love to help you pick out which doors would best enhance the beauty and value of your property. Entry Systems also offers custom gate options, gate automation and access control systems for communities, associations, apartment complexes, etc.

Carriage Garage Door (Info for Builders)

2008-05-07T13:20:00.000-07:00

The following was written specifically for builders: consider this when building or remodeling homes....

Your Carriage Garage Door Has Arrived

A new garage door can add a massive amount of curb appeal

By Nick Bajzek, Products Editor
July 1, 2007
Professional Builder

Door goes up, door goes down — that's all there was to the Plain Jane wood or steel garage door models of old. But today's doors — often made of composite materials — are much stronger, better insulated and, in many cases, a dynamic part of the exterior décor.

"The garage is often the most visible part of a home, and it is beginning to get more attention from today's home buyers," says John Monfore, product marketing manager at Jeld-Wen. According to the NAHB, Americans spent an estimated $2.5 billion on garage doors in 2005. A study conducted by the Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA) in 2006 concluded 89 percent of homeowners use the garage as the primary access to their homes, highlighting what Monfore says makes it important to have an attractive but durable garage door, such as the Carriage House design."The garage door opening can take up to a quarter of the area in front of the home. People don't want their garage door to be an eyesore. They want to personalize and coordinate that door with the rest of the home," says Jamie Godfrey, an assistant account executive for Jeld-Wen's marketing team. "You have a big opening right there, and many people need something more distinct. A Carriage House door just fits a lot of different architectural styles."

Carriage House and similar styles are especially popular among homeowners and go well with Craftsman as well as Mediterranean-style homes, according to Jeld-Wen.

Monfore and Godfrey say the garage doors of old (and most garage doors currently installed) are made of steel backed by a rigid foam insulation with a baked-on primer and polyester for rust and UV protection. The steel introductions caused older wood doors to take a backseat to other cheaper and easier-to-maintain products. "Changes in garage doors in the past moved very slowly. They've moved from wood to steel to raised panel-style and now onto the latest materials," says Monfore. Surprisingly, Monfore says, the Carriage House offering has actually been around for years, first appearing in the custom home market and later trickling down into the production side.

What have been driving today's garage door market are aesthetics of the Carriage style as well as the latest composite materials, such as the non-absorbent Polystyrene core offered by Jeld-Wen. Many other manufacturers' garage door materials carry similar or superior R-values to steel. Gadco, for example, fabricates a door made from a plastic material found on pickup truck bed liners. Wayne-Dalton, in a partnership with Therma-Tru, recently released the 9700 and 9800 models, which feature a molded fiberglass surface over a steel door. Raynor's garage door offerings also include the Carriage House, albeit in a wood door.

"This design, I think, will be around for a while at least. The garage door movement is not a fad. It's still moving along," says Monfore.

"People are deciding that it's worth the money to invest in a garage door — and it's all because manufacturers have been providing people with more options."

Your Client's Garage

Homeowners really do think about their garages. Jeld-Wen's Perfect Home Survey shows:

Almost one quarter (23.5 percent) of those surveyed said they plan on remodeling the garage in the next year.
14.5 percent would use a remodeled garage for parking, while 13.4 percent would use it for storage.
Only 43 percent believe their garage lets in enough natural light.
When asked specifically about energy efficiency, a combined 55 percent say it is either a very important or important attribute for a garage door.

Why Buy A Beautiful Garage Door? To Enhance its Curb Appeal!

2008-05-07T01:33:00.001-07:00

Entry Systems is a proud member of the International Door Association, a professional trade association which includes the leaders of the garage door and access control industry. The IDA recently launched an informational website geared to homeowners who are looking to significantly increase the curb appeal of their home. The garage door can make up to 30% of the front view of one's home. During this tough real estate market, a garage door can make a huge difference whether or not a prospective buyer will drive by your property or want to check out the inside. One's garage door's aesthetics and quality has increasingly become more and more important in recent years. Especially since the majority of the public no longer uses their front door as their primary entrance to their home. A recent survey found that 71% of homeowners use their garage door to get in. One can argue that the garage door is now the "new front door." If you have any doubt that a new garage door can improve the curb appeal and the visual attractiveness of a home, see for yourself!

Not only can a new garage door be beautiful, it can also be a fashion statement. Your house reflects your own personal style. Unless you are selling your house, you will be staring at your garage door every day when you drive into your home. Why not stare at a beautiful door that makes you proud to be its owner?