Every facet of the home is becoming "smart" nowadays, and doors are no exception. A door no longer has to be a big, dumb plank of hardwood with hinges and a knob in the front of the house. Now ...

For example, oval lite doors and heavily paneled doors popular in the 1970s can seem impossible to bring into the 21st century. If any of this hits home, a replacement front door may be in order.

Front doors were resurrected as new houses replaced old. But if the back entry is visible from the driveway, it will still be the default entrance. After all, we’re just regular folks, not company.