Doors & Windows

DIY projects for doors and windows including repair, door installation, window replacement and more.

Doors & Windows: Featured DIY Projects

Replace a Broken Storm or Screen Door Handle

Storm door handles break or become tarnished long before the door...

TIME COST
Not available Not available
Replace a Patio Door

Install a new, efficient patio door and stop drafts, save energy, eliminate leaks and...

TIME COST
One day $100 - $500

Doors & Windows: Other DIY Projects you may like

  • Replace Weather Stripping

  • High-quality silicone rubber weather stripping permanently seals gaps around exterior doors, increases energy efficiency—and looks better than most other types of weather seals.

  • Fix a Door That Won't Close

  • When houses settle, doors can settle along with them, resulting in misaligned door latches. Solve the problem with a file, a chisel, and a dab of lipstick (any shade will do).

  • How to Avoid and Remove Window Condensation

  • We'll show you how to deal with the familiar problem of condensation on windows in the winter. The article explains common sources of condensation and how you can diagnose the problem in your own house. All you need...Read more»

  • Lengthening an Interior Wood Door

  • Fix an interior door that's been cut too short with this simple repair. By carefully matching thickness, wood grain direction and stain, you can make the door look almost like new.

  • How to Remove a Door

  • Remove a door quickly and easily without pinching fingers or marring the door, the trim or the floor. Do it in four simple steps.

  • How to Replace Window Jamb Liners

  • When sash lifts or cords on double-hung replacement windows break, the easiest fix may be to replace the jamb liners. Once you identify and locate the new parts, swapping the liners is simple.

  • How to Install Doorstops

  • A missing doorstop means that sooner or later the wall will get dented by the door handle. Either of the two most common types of doorstop can be installed in minutes—which is a lot faster than a wall repair.

  • How to Repair Interior Doors

  • Doors that won't shut or latch properly are annoying, but once you diagnose the problem the fix is usually easy. Even if your door has been binding for years, we'll show you how to identify the problem and repair it quickly and...Read more»

  • How to Stop a Door From Swinging Open

  • We'll show you a simple fix that will keep interior doors from swinging all the way open if you leave them slightly ajar. It's an annoying problem with an easily solution that you can do yourself. All it takes is bending...Read more»

  • Patch Dents in a Metal Door

  • Metal doors don't hide dents and scratches as easily as wood doors, but you can make your old garage service or entry door look new again with this simple three-step repair.

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