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	Door knockers Who knows when the first door knocker appeared? Despite the addition of doorbells to homes, door knockers continue to be popular today for decorative purposes and with people who prefer to knock rather than ring... Door Ringers Door bells have always been fairly basic. The first versions were levers that the arriving guest would twist to beat a spring-loaded arm against a small ringer of some sort. The electrified versions range from simple bells to short musical exhortations to chimes mounted on the wall inside the door... Door Pediments Pediments are the decorative designs installed over doorways and windows to enhance their appearance. They were first introduced by the Ancient Greeks, who employed them on many of their public buildings and temples. The Greeks had three basic design formats for their pediments, from which they spun off many variations... Door Pilasters Pilasters are the vertical molding pieces used to provide decorative framing to outdoor entryways. They are designed to resemble columns but are not as large or as intrusive; a typical pilaster may be four to five inches in width though pilasters can range to nearly a foot in width. Many have a plinth block at the top for mounting the crosshead over the entryway...