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My powder coated security door began to show ugly rust spots after a few years. These spots were caused by neighborhood night wandering cats. Cats tend to spray all doors but the spray is most...

Grinding a door's strike plate using a high-speed Dremel tool is a great alternative to trying to reposition the catch or strike plate itself. Grind away an obstruction in the door jam using these...

Planing a stuck door is a simple project that only requires using any Dremel high-performance rotary tool. Plane down the top or side of a sticking door without taking it off its hinges using...

A Smart Code Touch Pad electronic deadbolt from Kwikset is the perfect solution for secure, keyless entry to the home, and it fits on any standard door. Install a new Kwikset Smart Code lock on an...

A new handle set from Kwikset can spruce up the front door to any home. Choose and install the perfect front door handle set using this free video on home security and decor.

A new Kwikset door lever is the perfect addition to any interior door in the house, including the bathrooms and bedrooms. Replace old door hardware with a stylish Kwikset door lever using this...

A primer and sealer should be applied to fully cover a door before painting the door. Use primer when painting a door with tips from a professional painter in this free video on home improvement.

When painting the face of a door, go with the grain when using a brush and do brushwork before using a roller. Paint the face of a door with tips from a professional painter in this free video on...

Before applying the final coat of paint on a door, it's a good idea to lightly sand it to remove imperfections. Apply the final coat when painting a door with tips from a professional painter in...

When applying the final painting touches on a door, it's best to start from the outside and work in. Apply the final touches when painting a door with tips from a professional painter in this free...

When painting a door, wear two shirts in case something comes up, and don't wear shoes unless getting paint on them is not an issue. Wear appropriate clothing when painting a door with tips from a...

When painting a door, required tools and materials include paint, primer, sealer, caulk, different brushes, screwdrivers, tape and paint stirrers. Discover the tools needed to paint a door with...

Before painting a door, make sure that paint won't be getting on anybody passing through or on any other furniture. Prepare the area before painting a door with tips from a professional painter in...

Preparing a door to be painted includes sanding the door to make the paint easier to apply and wiping dust off with a dry rag. Prepare a door to be painted with tips from a professional painter in...

A caulk gun should be used before painting a door in order to get rid of imperfections and fill in holes. Use caulk to get rid of imperfections in a door with tips from a professional painter in...

Because the door handle is used so much, the paint around it will endure a lot of abuse and damage. Discover how to properly paint around a door handle and what to do with painting hardware with...

Painter's tape should be used on hinges because it won't take any paint with it and it prevents the painter from having to cut in. Put tape on hinges before painting a door with tips from a...

After covering a door handle with painter's tape, a Ziploc bag can be used to cover the handle and ensure that it doesn't get affected. Tape the handle before painting a door with tips from a...

When painting a door, the edges should be painted first to distinguish between areas that may or may not need to be stained. Paint the edges of a door with tips from a professional painter in this...

Quiet a garage door by tightening the rollers, securing the door panels and spraying the door with WD40. Learn when to call a professional to quiet a garage door in this free video from a home...

Shower door tracks get a buildup of stains and calcium deposits and can be cleaned with commercial cleaning products or a mixture of warm water and vinegar. See how to use a toothbrush to clean...

Adjusting a garage door to close properly involves checking the micro switch the door hits, which is the gauge for when the opener motor shuts off. Keep a garage door opening and closing smoothly...

Maintaining an electric garage door involves checking every two-to-three months the point where the garage opener attaches to the garage door. Keep an electric garage door opener well lubricated...

Before choosing an entry door, make sure to measure the size of the door to ensure a good fit. Choose an entry door with tips from a home repairman in this free video on home improvements.

Hanging a door is a simple home improvement task done by attaching three hinges with pins. Measure a door correctly with tips from an expert home repairman in this free video on home improvement.

Fixing or repairing a door lock may seem like a daunting task but it can be very simple to fix. Watch as a professional home repairman shows how to fix door locks in this free video on home...

Installing a house front door requires a hammer, screwdriver and chisel. Put in a new home front door with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) certified technician in this...

Painting a front door needs extremely good prep work otherwise the paint may not stick. Paint a house front door for paint with tips from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)...

If a garage door opener isn't working, check the remote control's battery and check the sensors on the opener itself. Stop a garage door from getting jammed with help from a home repair specialist...

Replace a door that is swollen, warped or broken by first unscrewing the door hinges. Learn how to replace a door using the home repair tips in this free video.

Install or replace door hinges that are rusted or squeaky after picking out new chrome or brass door hinges at the hardware store. Learn how to install or replace door hinges using the home repair...

Replace door hinges with the help of someone to hold the door up. Learn how to replace door hinges using the home repair tips in this free video.

Tighten a loose door hinge with screws and a screwdriver. Learn how to tighten a loose door hinge using the home repair tips in this free video.

Fix a binding door with a three-inch screw and a screw gun. Learn how to fix a binding door using the home repair tips in this free video.

Install a new cabinet door by first measuring the cabinet door opening. Learn how to install a new cabinet door using the home repair tips in this free video.

Put wood trim on a door to make the entrance of a home more attractive. Learn how to install wood trim on a door using the home repair tips in this free video.

When cleaning a bathroom, the mirror door on a medicine cabinet is wiped down with a fresh rag and glass cleaner. Clean a mirror door with tips from an experienced housekeeper in this free video...

When cleaning bathroom cabinets, the door of the cabinet collects lots of finger prints and germs from handling. Clean cabinet doors in a bathroom with tips from an experienced housekeeper in this...

Lubricate door hinges using WD-40 and a rag. Learn how to lubricate door hinges using the home maintenance tips from the owner of a construction company in this free video.

Remove a door with a flathead screwdriver when the door is shut, making it much easier. Learn how to remove a door using the home remodeling tips from the owner of a construction company in this...

Make sure a door knob strike plate lines up with the lock. Learn how to install a strike plate with tips from a professional handyman in this free home improvement video.

Use a screw to make holes to screw in a door knob strike plate. Watch how door knob pilot holes are created with tips from a professional handyman in this free home improvement video.

Adjust a door knob strike plate to make sure it fits the door knob lock. Find out how to properly install a door knob strike plate with tips from a professional handyman in this free home...

Adjust the plane and take off some of the material at the bottom of the door. Use a plane on an uneven door with tips from a professional handyman in this free home repair video.

Run bolts al the way through a hollow door. Replace screws on a hollow core door with tips from a professional handyman in this free home repair video.

When repairing a door by adding bolts, cut the heads of the bolts off. Grind bolt heads off with tips from a professional handyman in this free home repair video.

Check to make sure the door is repaired. Reattach a repaired interior door with tips from a professional handyman in this free home repair video.

The doorknob is one of two basic door parts. Find out how to troubleshoot doorknob issues with tips from a professional handyman in this free home improvement video.

Filing a bigger door knob hole may be required when replacing a door knob. Learn what tool to use when filing a door knob hole with tips from a professional handyman in this free home improvement...

Test the door knob to see if it fits in the hole before installing it. Watch a demonstration of how a door knob should fit with tips from a professional handyman in this free home improvement video.