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Framing A Door
When framing a door, there are several factors to consider. The door framing could be different for interior and exterior doors, and if the door is being framed in a load-bearing wall. read more... -
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Pocket Door Hardware
Pocket door hardware must stand the test of time. The hardware for the pocket door is hidden inside the wall. The hardware needs to remain straight and not allow the door to jump the track. read more... -
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Interior French Doors
Are you considering prehung interior french doors? Be sure the reveal around and between the french doors is consistent. Double french doors has more reveals than a standard prehung door. But if done correctly, your double french doors will look great and last for years. read more... -
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Door Locks
There are several reasons why your door locks or deadbolt quit working properly. Discover some of these door lock problems and how to troubleshoot the cause. A little adjustment of the door lock hardware might get your door lock working again. read more... -
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How To Install A Prehung Door
Knowing how to install a prehung door is important to get the job done right. If you don't follow these tips, your prehung doors could rub, not close properly or open by themselves. Prehung door installation requires the proper size door, the correct hand and shims. read more... -
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Door Hinges
Door hinges are not all the same. Some old homes have hinges
that are ornate, and have square corners. Many modern door hinges are
unattractive. You can replace modern ugly door hinges with gorgeous hinges that
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Door Weatherstripping Sticks to Painted Door
Door weatherstripping can stick to freshly painted doors. This can happen even if you let the paint dry overnight and it feels dry. Paint that feels dry and paint that is fully cured and hard are two different things. read more...
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Door Fit is Poor
A door can fit poorly if the wall in which the door is hung is twisted. Doors are usually flat and the wall surface must also be flat for the door to meet evenly all along the edge of the jamb when the door is closed. read more...
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Door Closes on Its Own
Doors can open and close on their own. You do not have to use a doorstop to solve this problem. A hammer can be used with some ingenuity. read more...
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Exterior Doors Rub Carpets
Exterior doors are often installed too low by the builder. The door then sits too close to the floor and rubs the carpet in front of the door. This problem is totally avoidable if the rough carpenter adds extra height to the rough opening and installs an extra piece of lumber on top of the subfloor.
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French Doors
French doors can be installed by any homeowner. Custom jambs made for the age of your house might be necessary. These French doors will require a rough opening and new header before you position the door. Determine your ability to plaster the gaps. Rookie plasterers should not use traditional white-coat plaster. read more... -
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Fiberglass Door Manufacturers
Fiberglass doors are made by two major manufacturers: Therma-Tru and Stanley. Their exterior fiberglass doors are made with quality. Therma-Tru even has its own line of stain for their fiberglass doors. read more...
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Fiberglass Doors
Fiberglass doors, in my opinion, are one of the top 25 best all-time home building products. Insulation from a fiberglass entry door is better than that of a wood door. Fiberglass exterior doors have designer options such as beveled glass, unlimited door styles and stains. read more... -
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Replacing a Front Door
Front entry doors can be replaced easily enough as replacement exterior doors are usually the same size. Front entry doors have trim framing the door that is larger than the door unit itself. Remove this framing and measure the door from bottom to top. An exterior door store will have catalogs that list the dimensions and types of doors you can consider using. Threshold work should be done by a knowledgeable carpenter. read more... -
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Installing Pocket Doors
Pocket door installation is a great project that will give you an average of 10 square feet of floor space than a traditional hinged door. Make sure you know what is inside of your wall before demolition and determine if it is a bearing wall. Invest in the best door frames and components. read more... -
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Door
Interior door types should not be a decision you leave up to the builder or architect. Consider having solid core interior doors installed to reduce noise. Doorknobs and locksets can be installed that allow a wider margin to keep from scraping your knuckles. Match your doors to the style of home you have. read more...
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Fixing a Pocket Door
Pocket door hardware and tracks that are of lower quality sometimes fail. Pocket doors that jump off the track or will not pull out of the pocket can be repaired. Door frames and components for pocket doors should be of the highest quality. read more... -
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Door Hanging Tips
Hanging a door can be tricky and will test rookie carpentry skills to the max. Door hanging requires some tools and a lot of patience. Hanging a prehung door is somewhat easier. read more...
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Door Hanging Instructions with Photos
Hanging a door can be tricky. Here is a door hanging tutorial with step by step instructions for hanging an interior door. read more...
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Pre Hung Interior Doors
Prehung doors can be tricky for the DIY'er . Installing pre-hung doors takes some simple tools and some not so simple work. Read this column to learn what is needed and one of my special tricks. read more...
