Exterior shutters can induce shudders when they are installed incorrectly or neglected near the windows on a home. Historically, examples of early exterior shutters were pairs of hinged wood pieces, ...

Shutter size is the most important thing to consider Shutters are primarily made of wood, composite material or vinyl They look best when hung as though they are going to be opened and closed Although ...

Although glass and screens have eliminated the practical need for shutters, they are still popular for decoration. “They add another layer of thoughtful detailing to a house,” says Ted Cleary, a ...

Although glass and screens have eliminated the practical need for shutters, they're still popular for decoration. "They add another layer of thoughtful detailing to a house," says Ted Cleary, a ...

Board and batten is one of the three most popular styles of shutters. They give a home a country look. ASSOCIATED PRESS Glass and screens have eliminated the practical need for shutters, but they're ...

This means that shutters don’t work on double-width or picture windows, says Richard Taylor, an architect and president of RTA Studio in Dublin, Ohio. “To my eye anyway, it looks ridiculous,” he says.