Of course, getting a tablet to last longer between charges takes a little effort on your part, as well as a willingness to accept a few connectivity and performance trade-offs, which we address in this slideshow.
A metal base plate protects the bottom sides of your door from dings, scratches and scuffs. Wood door base plates come in two types: adhesive-backed and screw-on. A screw-on base plate requires putting holes in your door, while an adhesive-backed one does not.
The standard size for exterior sliding glass doors is 6-feet 8-inches high. In houses with high ceilings, 8-foot-high sliding glass doors can add a striking design element. Many door manufacturers also offer matching transom windows designed to fit above the doors. Standard widths are 6 and 8 feet, although some manufacturers offer 3- and 4-panel sliders, which can span a width of 12 feet. Many of the problems typically associated with sliding glass doors--namely draftiness and break-in potential--have been addressed by door manufacturers.