Dear James: Our old wood front door faces west, so it took the abuse of the sun and storm wear. What is the best method to replace the old door with another wood myself? -- William D. Dear William: ...
Q. I plan to install a few new interior doors around my house. I’m using pre-hung doors. I’ve never hung a door before and could use some tips. I’m lost on what to do when shimming a door. A. The ...
Are your doors feeling drab? There are several creative ways to give your doors a fresh new look, but sometimes replacing an outdated door is your best option. When you start browsing for options, you ...
So I decided to install a door in my apartment. Not like, the old door is janky, I just need a new leaf to put on the old hinges in the old frame. And not like, cut the wall and frame the opening with ...
Here's a tip on how to install a pre-hung door. First, lift the door into place, then be sure it's plumb. Always use your level on the hinge side. Nail through the casing and remove the factory clips, ...
There are lots of steps to installing a pre-hung door. Q: I purchased a pre-hung interior door and now need to install it. I thought it would be easy to do, but I’ve discovered it does seem to take ...
DEAR TIM: While on vacation, I plan to install a few new interior doors around my house. I’m using prehung doors. I’ve never hung a door before and could use some tips. I’m lost on what to do when ...
Front doors are not always easy to install. They require subtle finesse to get them to swing just right. That said, if all conditions are aligned with good decision-making, replacing an existing ...
Q: I have a large opening between two rooms. As such, it’s impossible to have privacy in either room. I’d like to close the opening and install a door. What’s involved in this process? A: I think it’s ...
Question: While on vacation, I plan to install a few new interior doors around my house. I’m using pre-hung doors. I’ve never hung a door before and could use some tips. I’m lost on what to do when ...
Question: I purchased a pre-hung interior door and now need to install it. I thought it would be easy to do, but I’ve discovered it does seem to take some skill and magic. What can you share with me ...