Welcome Back, Snowbirds: How to Keep Your Arizona Home Safe Year-Round As October arrives and the Arizona heat finally gives way to crisp mornings and perfect afternoons, thousands of snowbirds return to their winter homes in the desert. After spending the summer months up north, it’s time to enjoy everything Arizona has to offer — […]

At First Impression Ironworks, giving back isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are. That’s why our team was back at it again this month, rolling up our sleeves to support our local community through Midwest Food Bank. Midwest Food Bank provides food to non-profits like pantries, shelters, and churches, helping them feed those in […]

Every Vote Counts! Help us keep our WINNING STREAK alive! The 2025 Community’s Choice Awards, brought to you by AZ Central, are back again this year. First Impression Ironworks would like your help in the nomination phase of this contest for Best Door Company — a title we’ve been honored to hold for four years […]

We’re all doing more online shopping, so that trend is sure to continue during this upcoming holiday season. The trend of online shopping has been on the rise for years, and – in fact – one recent study found 59% of respondents receiving at least one package per week in 2020. So naturally, we’re all […]

It might be hard to imagine the huge impact that an iron door would have on your home’s entry. You’re used to seeing it a certain way, so change can be a bit unsettling. Probably the best way to think about this is to consider these 3 main changes such a door will have on […]

Here in Arizona, either your neighbor is a snowbird, or you’re a snowbird. If you’re just getting back and settling in for a winter of golf, swimming, hiking, or just enjoying your backyard – First Impression Ironworks would like to say welcome home! So perhaps you left your home empty for months at a time! […]

It’s tricky – no pun intended – during the upcoming Halloween season to know just how to celebrate. Halloween rituals this year are bound to cause some anxieties, both for the Trick or Treaters as well as homeowners. If you DO decide to participate in the Trick or Treat festivities, here are 5 Simple tips […]

While we are spending an increased amount of time at home, it is important now more than ever to provide a safe, secure and healthy environment. According to the City of Phoenix Health, Safety and Home Maintenance Guide, “Evidence shows, a well-maintained home that is kept dry, pest free, clean, well ventilated, and in good […]

With Thanksgiving upon us, we here at First Impression Ironworks count the blessings in our lives, big and small! So, as we sit down at the table with friends and family to express how grateful we are for the good things in our lives, we know it’s also essential to pass on these blessings to […]

So you’re thinking about choosing a new front door for your home?  Obviously it needs to be strong and durable. But you also want it to be attractive in order to make a good first impression. And finally, you ought to consider a door that actually adds to the value of your home at resale. […]

NOTE: Post updated Sept 2019.