Carpentry

Over time, even the best built cupboard and cabinet doors can begin to sag and bind a little. Just think about the number of times a kitchen cupboard door is opened in just one year--and then...

A mortise hinge is commonly used in doors in order to create a close fit between the door and its frame. If the hinge in not mortised, a gap between the door and door frame equal to the thickness...

The jamb surrounds the door and holds the door in place, hence the necessity for it to be level, so that the door opens and closes freely. You should make sure that a jamb's physical integrity is...

The flush-mount hinge is typically used to install cabinet doors so that they are flush with the face of the cabinet. Flush mounting will create an even look between the cabinets and their doors,...

Sooner or later wood will rot in the most inconvenient places on the home. Most often you will find wood rot at the bottom of door jambs. Doors do not have to be replaced due to a water-logged...

Placing a cat door in an existing door isn't a viable option for many people, including renters or homeowners who don't want to cut into a centuries-old kitchen door. You can easily place a cat...

You can fix a garage door window pane when the glass breaks. Most garage doors use single strength glass in their glass panels. The glass is relatively inexpensive and available at hardware...

Door molding provides a decorative frame to a door and conceals the join between the door and the wall, according to "Collins Complete DIY Manual" (Reference 1). Moldings have no load bearing...

Pocket doors allow you to open and close an entry to a room without compromising space. The pocket door slides into and out of a wall -- or pocket -- that is already in place. The average...

Many times the budget for a home remodeling project just does not allow for purchasing all brand new items. When working with doors, you may decide that the hardware needs to be salvaged and...

Most of the time, when you need to keep a door shut, it is as simple as turning a deadbolt, twisting a lock or using a door chain. When a door needs to be held shut, but locking the door is not an...

An exterior door is usually an expensive item and careful thought should be given before you replace it. If you have a door that is showing signs of age, wear and tear, you may want to consider...

Many types of replacement doors are available for your home at your local home improvement center. You may want to purchase an energy-efficient exterior door to lower your utility bills, or...

A sticky door, or one that rubs against its frame, is one of those jobs on most "to do lists" that never seem to get done. Part of the reason is because the door will often stick less when the...

When a door lock won’t catch or a deadbolt gets hung up on its strike plate, rather than trying to adjust and move the catch or plate itself, you can quickly fix the problem by doing a bit of...

Unlike interior doors that require minimal effort for installation, exterior deck doors present a different set of concerns. If not installed properly, an exterior deck door may not close and seal...

When framing an exterior door in an existing wall, preparing and planning will save you time and money and help you anticipate safety issues that could cause bodily harm or structural failure. If...

You can improve the security of your house by installing deadbolts or sliding locks to all your exterior doors. These types of locking mechanisms anchor the door by sliding a bolt through a latch...

Ordering a replacement for your exterior door requires accurate measurements. The measurements are not complex, but if you get one measurement wrong, your door may not fit in the opening or...

Closet door openings can vary in height. Some are framed a little short because of preference and some are framed to specifications to allow for the installation of a closet door without having to...

Bi-fold doors are useful for covering large closets. They provide access to both sides of the closet and are convenient because they fold out from the wall and close either next to another set of...

Pocket doors are many homeowners' favorite space-saving device, until it comes time to remove the pocket door hangers. What makes pocket doors so wonderful is that they literally disappear into a...

Leveling a door jamb is necessary for the door to function properly. An out-of-level door jamb forces a door to "stick" when closed, stops the door from closing all the way or latching, and can...

Door jambs occasionally suffer damage because of a mishap or break-in and can lend a shoddy appearance to your home if not repaired promptly. If you are handy with tools, you can replace this unit...

Deadbolt locks are one of the most secure locking systems available today. They are difficult to pick for entering a building illegally and nearly unbreakable. There are two basic types of...

Whether you are framing and installing an interior door in a newly-constructed space or are are trying to create a new doorway in your existing home with studs already placed in the wall, you'll...

One of the easiest ways to give your kitchen a makeover is to change the cabinet doors. You could attach the new door to the old hinges, but most of the time you will want to replace the hinges at...

A door frame is an architectural element used to for hanging and securing a door. It may be made from wood or steel, and can be used on the interior or exterior of a home or commercial building....

European style hinges require a hole on the back side of the cabinet door. These hinges are highly adjustable, which makes them the most popular hinge to install on cabinet doors. With a simple...

All home repair comes with its own degree of difficulty and safety needs. Installing new hardware on cabinets or other doors around the house is a fairly simple task. Before starting your project,...

Blum makes a variety of hinges, all adjustable in three dimensions: you can move a cabinet door 4 mm left or right, 5 mm in or out of the door opening, or 2 mm up or down to allow the door to fit...

Blum European Hinges can be adjusted so that you can move the doors side to side up to 10mm, in and out 8mm and up and down 4mm for a perfect fit without removing the hinges from the door and...

Replace door trim moulding when it becomes weathered due to natural elements, such as wind and rain, or when you want to update the look of your home. Door trim adds a decorative touch to your...

Metal doors are popular because of the many styles and because they are energy efficient. When you decide to replace your door, replace the jamb also. Replacing a door without replacing the jamb...

A door sill is the cross piece that is attached to the floor on the underside of a door opening that serves as a base and diverts water away from the door and house. Over time, it can become worn...

When your door seems heavier to manually open or your automatic door opener seems to be straining, you may have a broken spring. The type of spring system you have will determine if you can...

Pull-down attic stairs sometimes require replacement due to wear and tear. This job can be accomplished by an experienced home handyman with a helper. First, measure the opening of your attic door...

A typical interior door, as simple as it looks, is actually a complicated system of hardware and wood that has to work together just right or it won't close properly. The problem isn't always...

Hinge adjustment Most concealed hinges have 3 adjustments. Up and down, left and right, and side to side. Turning the scewdriver left or right on the front screw...

You want to install an exterior entry door, but you aren't sure where to begin? An exterior entry door is heavy and somewhat difficult to replace or install because it must be level, plumb, and...

The breeze blowing through a screen door is one of the most satisfying of life's small pleasures. But when the screen is worn out, it look bad and invites mosquitoes into the house. Replacing...

Pocket doors are a convenient way to hide doors when they are not in use. However, things do go wrong and parts wear out that may require the door to be repaired. Fixing a pocket door is not...

Patio door handles or locks are very easy to replace. They are somewhat interchangeable between manufacturers, even if they look different. Most patio door handles and mortised handle/lock...

When a pocket door becomes warped or will not operate easily, it may be time to replace it. Most pocket door replacements can reuse the existing hardware. The tracks on most doors will be fine to...

This article will teach you how to shorten a hollow closet door, if you only need to take off two inches or less. If you need to take off more than two inches off your closet door the project...

A door jamb is the wooden trim inside the door opening. It is to the jamb that the door is attached. When you install flooring, you may find it necessary to cut the bottoms of the door jambs so as...

Most garage door openings are just rough openings when the home is built. The opening must be finished framed before a garage door can be installed. The technique of building a garage door frame...

If you need a new screen door, consider making one yourself. They can be made relatively cheaply and easily.

Building a closet door for that closet space left over after a remodel project may seem a daunting project for the average Do-It-Yourself woodworker. With precision measuring, good tools, patience...

Garage doors accentuate your home's appearance, but rotting trim work around the garage door is not pleasant to look at. The trim work can be replaced with a perimeter weather seal that not only...