Doors

Save time and money as you give a fresh new look to tired old doors. Can't live with that ugly stain the previous owners used on the…

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…

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

Garage service doors and other fire-rated doors need self-closing hinges, but for a few dollars more you can upgrade to a hydraulic door closer…

Tiny front door peepholes don’t show much, especially if you have poor vision. Get a fuller view with a large in-door viewer that creates an…

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…

Prevent break-ins by upgrading and strengthening your deadbolt and lockset. Learn how to install a Grade 1 deadbolt, how to install a…

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…

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…

Use this simple method to tell the difference between a left- and right-hand door. It’ll help eliminate the guesswork when ordering the proper…

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

For get your key? Unlock your front door with a four-digit number that you simply punch into an electronic keypad. This electronic lock is easy…

This story walks you through the how to steps to install a doorknob reinforcer on your exterior doors. It's a simple, inexpensive project…

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

Learn to rekey your entry and deadbolt locks like a pro, and at a fraction of the cost, using a rekeying kit. Instead of calling a locksmith…

High-quality silicone rubber weather stripping permanently seals gaps around exterior doors, increases energy efficiency—and looks better…

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.

Use a polyester filler to rebuild rotted or damaged wood. You can mold and shape it to match the original wood profile. It takes paint well and…

Biometric keyless locks let you unlock or lock your entry door with just a quick scan of your fingerprint— the perfect solution for anyone…

Avoid paint strippers by removing paint from old hardware using a hot water bath.