Doors
Are You Really Sure You Want to Install a Pocket Door?
A pocket door seems like the ideal solution to space problems. A regular, swinging door can suck away as much as sixteen square feet of room. A pocket door—nearly zero square feet. So, why doesn’t every house have a pocket door? So, many homeowners think that installing a pocket door will take care... »
Tip: Sealing Edges of Wood Door
When you take a door off the hinges to paint or stain it, you may also want to deal with the edges of the door. Leaving raw, unfinished wood edges on your door is a big no-no. Over time, moisture can enter these unfinished edges and slowly warp and otherwise disfigure your door. So, if... »
Butted Door Casing Saves You From Dealing with Mitered Cuts
If you’re installing door casing (or door trim or door molding, whatever you like to call it), you probably think you’ll have to pull out the old miter saw and start making those angled cuts. Admittedly, mitered casings are not too hard. For goodness sake, it’s just a 45 degree angle cut. But for some... »
Install a Storm Door Even in Fair Climates
Storm doors tend to be found only in places that have severely cold climates. But the real question should be: why aren’t storm doors installed everywhere? And why do we persist in calling them “storm doors” anyway? Storm Door is Not a Storm Window One problem seems to be that houses often have storm... »
Learn the Right Way to Plan Your Door Installation
It’s just a door. Big deal, right? Just pound a big hole in the wall and fit in the door, and you’re all done. No. You’ll need to plan your door installation just as you plan other aspects of your home renovation. I shouldn’t have to tell you why, but here’s... »
Tip: Remove a Sliding Glass Door
Sometimes you need to remove a sliding glass door. Perhaps the door is broken or you may simply want to thoroughly clean out the track. Believe me, I’ve spent quality time trying to remove a sliding glass door, only to remember that the solution is brain-dead simple: Sliding glass doors are installed top first. So,... »