Door Repair

DIY projects for door repair including closet doors, sliding shower doors, bifold doors, weather stripping doors and more.

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  • Easily Repair Pet Claw Marks

  • Mask shallow claw marks and scratches in wood doors with stain and varnish. Gel stains work well for matching the existing finish.

  • How to Adjust Storm Doors

  • A binding, sticking storm door will eventually cause more damage if it’s not repaired. Here’s how to diagnose the problem and make the door hang…

  • 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…

  • Install a Peephole

  • Make your home safer and more secure by adding a peephole in your exterior doors. You can see who’s there before you open it.

  • Adjusting a Storm Door Closer

  • Make a simple closer adjustment to keep your storm door from banging shut, or remaining open when you lower or raise the glass panel for winter…

  • Replace Your Weather Strip

  • Install a door bottom weather strip to wooden doors for an effective and almost invisible airtight seal and to stop drafts.

  • How to Silence a Squeaking Hinge

  • When a door hinge develops a squeak due to wear or settling, instead of reaching for a messy spray lubricant, try this traditional, non-toxic,…

  • 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…

  • Weatherstripping Doors

  • Stop energy-wasting air leaks around entry doors by installing a weatherstripping kit with a foam flange or vinyl bulb. Use a door sweep to…

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