Pocket door hardware is different from standard door hardware in that it doesn’t include a standard door knob or lever handle. Instead, a retractable latch or pocket door handle is installed on the ...

I installed a pocket door in my son’s basement several days ago. The basement remodeling project has stretched out over a year because we can only work together on Saturdays and on occasional days he ...

A pocket door is a great space-saving solution. Since pocket doors offer a little less privacy, getting the locking hardware installed right is important. Although other styles are available, I still ...

I installed a pocket door in my son’s basement several days ago. The basement remodeling project has stretched out over a year because we can only work together on Saturdays and on occasional days he ...

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 ...

Designed to maximize space and create separation between rooms when necessary, pocket doors were a hallmark of Victorian homes in the 19th century. Imagine the ability to open the pocket doors between ...

Dear James: I like pocket doors because they save floor space, but they often don’t glide smoothly into the wall slot. What is the best method to install one? — Kevin D. Dear Kevin: As houses are ...

Did you know that the smallest room in your home can be the most dangerous? Every year 235,000 adults seek emergency care for injuries sustained in bathrooms from falls and other accidents, according ...

Q: We have an upstairs bedroom that leads into a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The entry into this bathroom has a swinging door that should have been a sliding pocket door. We would like to install a ...