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Watch these home remodeling instructions to help you learn how to replace a garage entry door in this free home improvement video series.
There are 20 videos in this series:
Some garage entry doors do not insulate well and do not have the fire rating they need. Learn how to identify problems with a garage entry door in this free home improvement video.
When replacing a garage entry door it is important to measure the width and height of the door. Learn how to measure a garage entry door to replace the door in this free home improvement video.
A drywall knife works well for removing trim around a door. Learn how to remove the trim around a door in this free home improvement video.
Brick mold is a weather resistant trim on the outside of a garage entry door frame. Learn how to remove the brick mold on a garage entry door in this free home improvement video.
Cutting through the nails that hold the door frame to the house is a necessary step in removing a garage entry door. Learn how to detach the frame of a garage entry door in this free home improvement video.
Removing a garage entry door requires cutting through nails that are holding it in place. Learn how to remove a garage entry door in this free home improvement video.
Cleaning the opening for a garage entry door is necessary to properly fit a new door. Learn how to clean the opening of a garage entry door in this free home improvement video.
Dry-fitting a garage entry door is necessary to make sure it fits properly. Learn how to dry fit a garage entry door in this free home improvement video.
Lowering a door frame creates a gap between the top of the door frame and the dry wall. Learn how to fix the opening created by lowering a door in this free home improvement video.
Gluing the threshold of a garage entry door requires construction adhesive to make a water proof barrier. Learn how to glue the threshold of a garage entry door in this free home improvement video.
Tacking a door should be done before the glue dries. Learn how to tack a door in order to make sure it is plumb and level in this free home improvement video.
A level is a great tools to level and plumb a door. Learn how to level a plumb a door in this free home improvement video.
Wood composite shims are used to keep the door frame from bowing. Learn how to use door shims to plumb your door frame in this free home improvement video.
Spray insulating foam works very well for filling door frame gaps. Learn how to fill gaps in a door frame using spray foam in this free home improvement video.
Changing a door lockset requires removing the screws of the door locks and reinstalling them during assembly. Learn how to change the door locks on a door in this free home improvement video.
Window, door, and siding sealant should be applied to ensure a tight seal so no air can get into the house. Learn how to caulk the joints of a garage entry door in this free home improvement video.
Excess foam should be cut off and nails should be removed before reinstalling the trim of a garage entry door. Learn how to reinstall the trim of a garage entry door in this free home improvement video.
You must re-grout the tile you chipped away to replace the garage entry door. Learn how to mix grout and how to grout the tile at the base of a garage entry door in this free home improvement video.
Tools such as a dry wall knife, hammer, tape measure, recip saw, and caulking gun are used to replace a garage entry door. Find out what tools are necessary for replacing a garage entry door in this free video.
When the sealant is dry you can paint the brick molding and door frame of a garage entry door. Learn how to paint a garage entry door frame to match the wall in this free video.
Replacing old or worn out doors is sometimes a necessary part of home improvement and remodeling. Some doors, especially garage entry doors are prone to let in air and water. These doors should be replaced so that you do not waste energy on air conditioning or water damage repair. In this free video series, learn how to replace a garage entry door from residential construction worker Jon Olson. Olson will tell you what tools you will need to replace a door, and how to measure a door in order to replace it. Watch as he demonstrates how to remove trim around a door, how to remove brick mold around a door, how to detach a door frame, how to remove a garage entry door, how to dry fit a garage entry door, how to glue the threshold of a garage entry door, how to tack a door, how to level and plumb a door, how to use shims on a door frame, how to fill gaps in a door frame, how to change door locks, and how to caulk a garage entry door.
Jon Olson Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and Human Sciences degree, with an endorsement in Industrial Technology Education from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Additionally he studied multiple trades at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. He currently teaches multiple Industrial Technology class at the high school level. In addition, he has worked in Residential Construction for several years.dkdk
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