Door

Is your door gapping or sagging around the edges? Shimming is the secret to doors that fit perfectly in the frame. The technique involves inserting small wedged pieces of wood between the jambs and rough frame for the door to be level and plumb. To achieve the desired results, you will need to be strategic…

Is your entry door threshold looking out of shape? Don’t wait until it is drafty and completely broken to replace it. You need moderate DIY skills to cut and shape the new threshold but the job is relatively easy and takes about two to three hours to complete. Below we show you how to replace…

Metal doors are tough and solid, providing you with an extra level of security and ensuring you and your family are safe inside your home. However, with metal doors, you also need to take proper care of them – otherwise, they are prone to damage from exposure to the elements. The most important part of…

Although you’ve had to pass through doors for entryways your entire life to move from one room to another and from outside to inside a building, when it comes to choosing the right door type for your building, the process can be quite daunting.  Doors are identified by their construction styles, shutter systems, and the…

The door hinges play an essential role in home security. Unfortunately, many homeowners overlook this hardware’s usefulness even though they can secure your door and prolong its longevity. If you have a front door that opens on the outside, a potential burglar can lift it off and enter your home without bothering to unlock it….

Apart from increasing the energy efficiency of your home, door sweeps ensure pest control without the use of chemicals and eliminate sounds, light, and odors. They are also incredibly durable and can withstand extreme temperatures, moisture and humidity with ease. The utility of door sweeps isn’t limited to even floors, rugs and carpets. They are…

Almost every house has doorbells close to the doorway, especially in recent homes. You might decide to repair, replace, or add a new doorbell. The first thing you need to know is how to wire the doorbell to make it work properly. Although carrying out this task is easy, but you need the required doorbell wiring…

What happens when there is a gap between a door and its frame? The first issue that you’ll notice is that the door won’t close snug and tight. It will let cool air out during the scorching summer days and the cold air in during the frigid days of winter. Your home’s heating and cooling…

Doors are the entry points to any house or room, but sometimes they need adjustments to open correctly. Installing a new carpet might require you to cut the door to gain easy access. Another reason is that you might also have to trim the height and the width to get the exact size for proper…

Is your door ‘catching’ around the edges? Planing can enlarge the gap between the door and jamb, making closing and opening a complete breeze. The job involves taking out the door from its hinges first before shaving the edges and while this might sound daunting, it is actually a task you can pull off on…