Most homeowners are installing a new door to replace an old door that’s been damaged or cut short to fit existing flooring—a simple enough fix if you take the time to measure. If the door is short ...
Pocket doors can be something of a mystery. We make an elaborate effort to obscure the inner workings of most house framing, and it feels like pocket doors – by their nature hidden when open — are ...
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Basement walkout door install made easy

Installing a basement exterior door might sound tough, but this DIY guide walks you through every step from framing the rough opening to leveling, sealing, and securing the door for maximum durability ...
Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...
Dear James: The frame around my wood front door is in good condition, but the door itself is shot. To save a few bucks, is it possible to just replace the door and in the existing frame? -- Cammy G.
Q: I would like to replace some beat-up accordion-style wardrobe doors with some new mirrored sliding wardrobe doors. It looks like the new doors mount a little differently than the old doors. Where ...
The last door I installed (interior hollow core masonite) is so far out of whack I may have to go buy a new door to replace the old one. To me at least the door (frame)is now what professionals would ...
Energy-efficient doors keep your home warm, save electricity, and put more money in your pocket — and they're easier to implement than you might have thought.
Q: My son got angry and kicked a hole in a door. Now I get to replace it. It is a flat, hollow interior door with no panels. I’d like to just take the door off the hinges and install a new door, ...
A new door typically costs $500 to $2,000. You can save by reducing customizations and add-ons, and choosing materials strategically. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are ...