How to Replace a Screen Door

by Benjamin Hardy | Aug 13, 2008 | Doors, Exterior Doors, Step By Step

Difficulty: 2 of 5   Old screen doors can become damaged or out of style with the rest of the house. Replacement screen doors can solve these problems.   Be sure to wear safety glasses when operating power tools. Materials: – Drill – Drill bit...

How to Replace an Interior Door

by Benjamin Hardy | Oct 25, 2007 | Doors, Interior Doors, Step By Step

Difficulty: 2 of 5   Interior doors can become damaged, difficult to operate or old-fashioned compared to the rest of the décor. Replacing an interior door is a one-day project for one or two people.   Be sure to wear safety glasses when operating power...

How to Replace a Threshold on an Exterior Door

by Ben Hardy | Jul 23, 2007 | Doors, Exterior Doors, Step By Step

Difficulty: 4 of 5   Replace the threshold of an exterior door when it shows signs of rot or deterioration. Rotten wooden casings and the riser may need to be replaced as well.   Always wear work gloves and safety glasses when using power tools. Materials:...

How to Repair Sliding Doors

by Deb Alden | May 23, 2007 | Doors, Miscellaneous Doors, Step By Step

Difficulty: 4 of 5   Sliding doors can stick in their tracks, making them difficult to open and close. If debris in the tracks isn’t your problem, you may need to replace the rollers.   Materials: – Door, sliding glass – Graphite –...

How to Install Bifold Doors

by Deb Alden | May 23, 2007 | Doors, Interior Doors, Step By Step

Difficulty: 1 of 5   Bifold doors are the perfect solution for closets, laundry areas, and tight spaces where swinging doors won’t work.   Materials: – Bifold door – Carpenter’s pencil – Drill – Level – Plumb bob or...

How to Hang a Wood Door

by Deb Alden | May 14, 2007 | Doors, Interior Doors, Step By Step

Difficulty: 3 of 5   Installing a solid wood door enhances the look of your home and helps with soundproofing.   Use safety precautions when using a wood chisel. Always wear safety goggles. Hold the material to be chiseled firmly in a vice or hold. Chisel...