How to Stop a Door From Swinging Open
Stop a door from opening on it's own by putting a slight bend in the hinge pin.
How to Lubricate a Lock in a Pinch
Simply rub the teeth of the key with a sharp pencil until the surface is covered with graphite. Don’t be...
How to Fix a Door That Won’t Stay Closed
When houses settle, doors can settle along with them, resulting in misaligned door latches. Solve the problem with a file,...
Hollow Door Fix: New Bottom for Hollow Core Doors
The next time you have to shorten a hollow-core door, try replacing the bottom rail with expanding foam instead of...
15 Stunning Front Doors
An inviting front door will improve your home's curb appeal, whether you're ready to sell or planning to stay. If...
How to Replace an Interior Door
Upgrade your interior spaces by replacing hollow-core doors with sturdy, sound-reducing solid-core new interior doors. In this article we’ll show...
How to Install a Deadbolt Lock
Keep unwanted guests from coming through your doors
Install a Hydraulic Door Closer
Get better performance with a hydraulic closer
How to Remove Paint From Hardware
Avoid chemical strippers with a simple hot water soak
15 Stunning Front Door Colors
You can make a great first impression with your front door. Choose the right color and you can set the...
How to Raise an Adjustable Entry Door Threshold
Seal out drafts by raising the adjustable threshold on your exterior door
How to Install a Replacement Garage Door Opener
Tips for a faster, better installation of a new garage door opener.
Pocket Door Repair
How to fix sticky, noisy or just plain broken pocket doors
How to Fix a Noisy Garage Door
The key is simple maintenance for a garage door track
How to Repair a Loose Door Handle
This simple household fix can be "handled" by any competent DIYer in no time.
How to Make a Self-Closing Garage Service Door
Bring a fire rated garage entry door up to code with this simple retrofit.
How To Adjust a Sticking Patio Screen Door
Badly aligned rollers inside the bottom of a patio screen door will cause the door to bind or stick when opening or closing.
How to Install a Garage Door
Tips, hints and what the instruction manuals don't tell you.
How To Give Your Garage Door a Tune Up
Inspect and maintain your garage door annually for safety and convenience sake.
Garage Door Makeover
Build a custom garage door—in just one weekend!
A Step-by-Step Guide to Screen Door Replacement
Make a perfect installation even in less-than-perfect situations.
How to Adjust a Self-Closing Spring Hinge Yourself
Rotate the wrench until the next hole comes into view and install the pin. Test the door close rate. Repeat until...
How to Repair a Sliding Door
Simple repairs make sliding doors good as new. Learn sliding glass door repair.
How to Fix a Broken Door Hinge
The right glue is the key replacing door hinges.
How To Fix Sagging or Sticking Doors
Fix tight doors by tightening hinges and jambs — with planing and sanding as a last resort.
How to Fix a Door Latch
A rotary tool solves door problems fast
Replace Weather Stripping
Save energy and make your doors look more attractive
Adjusting a Door Striker Plate
A few minutes with a file will make your door latch perfectly
