A: Your plan does make energy sense if you select the proper sliding-glass door and install it properly. In fact, I just made the identical improvement to my kitchen ...
Dear James: Our swinging doors use a lot of wall space when open. Our house is small, so we want to install sliding or folding doors. Which design is better and how are they installed? - Marcia L.
While sliding doors facilitate ample indoor lighting, this tends to come at the cost of privacy. Luckily, there are solutions that won't block natural light.