Door Installation

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

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…

A seasoned pro shows you how to replace a front door, step-by-step, including measuring and ordering a new door, removing the old one and…

To cut off a door without splintering the finish, use a guide and sharp blade in a circular saw, and deeply score the cut line with a utility…

New storm doors are easier to install, with plenty of standard sizes to fit almost any entryway—but there are still tricky spots. Follow…

Install a new, efficient patio door and stop drafts, save energy, eliminate leaks and restore smooth operation. We walk you through all the…

Install special door and jamb reinforcement plates to keep burglars from breaking into your home. It only takes an hour.

Learn how to hang any type of interior door. We'll show you foolproof tips and techniques to help you do a great job even if you're a beginning…

After a few years of use, bifold doors often start to sag, scrape against the floor or pop out of their brackets. Three basic adjustments will…

A veteran carpenter shares his secrets about how to hang a door plumb and true even if the rough opening isn't perfect. Even a novice can master…

Adjusting a door that doesn't hang correctly is a frustrating experience, but there are a few tricks of the trade that can achieve miracles.…

Tired of bifolds that don't work right? Learn how to adjust a door that’s always sticking, trim a door that binds, and tighten annoying handles…

Strong winds or heavy use can crack the door jamb that holds the storm door closer in place. A jamb reinforcer can repair the cracked jamb, or…

When a house settles, doors sometimes stop latching properly because one side of the frame has sagged. You can fix the problem easily with a…

Replacing a door in an existing door frame is easier and much cheaper than pulling out the trim and frame and installing a prehung door, because…

Replace a worn, drafty front door with a stylish new energy-efficient one. Replacement doors come pre-hung in a weatherstripped frame and you…

We'll show you how to adjust a storm door so it closes perfectly. By simply turning a screw, you can fix the door so it won't slam shut or be…

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…

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…

The service door between an attached garage and a house must be self-closing as a protection against fire. Here's a simple way to add a closer…