

How to Install a Door
A new door in 1 day? Let our old pro teach you a few new tricks!


Tips for Hanging Doors
These seven pro tips will help you hang doors faster and better.

What is a Pocket Door?
When it comes to saving space, pocket doors are loved by designers, builders and homeowners alike. Pocket doors are hung...


How to Stop Door Drafts Around Entry Doors
New weather stripping pays big dividends right away.

How to Repair Garage Door Springs and Cables
Replace springs and cables—safely.


How to Replace an Interior Door: Prehung Door Replacement
Follow these steps and get perfect results.


How to Repair Rotted Wood
Rebuild and restore rotted wood without replacing it.


How to Stop a Door From Swinging Open
Here is a simple hack on how to keep a door from opening on its own.


How to Lubricate a Lock in a Pinch
Simply rub the teeth of the key with a sharp pencil until the surface is covered with graphite. Don’t be...


How to Fix a Door That Won’t Stay Closed
When houses settle, doors can settle along with them, resulting in misaligned door latches. Solve the problem with a file,...

Hollow Door Fix: New Bottom for Hollow Core Doors
The next time you have to shorten a hollow-core door, try replacing the bottom rail with expanding foam instead of...

15 Stunning Front Doors
An inviting front door will improve your home's curb appeal, whether you're ready to sell or planning to stay. If...

How To Replace an Interior Door
Upgrade your interior spaces by replacing hollow-core doors with sturdy, sound-reducing, solid-core new interior doors. In this article, we’ll show...


How to Install a Deadbolt Lock
Keep unwanted guests from coming through your doors


How To Remove Paint From Metal Hardware
With a little elbow grease and the right approach, you can master how to get paint off metal hardware and...


15 Stunning Front Door Colors
You can make a great first impression with your front door. Choose the right color and you can set the...


How to Fix a Noisy Garage Door
The key is simple maintenance for a garage door track

How To Repair a Pocket Door
How to fix sticky, noisy or just plain broken pocket doors.


How to Repair a Loose Door Handle
This simple household fix can be "handled" by any competent DIYer in no time.


How to Make a Self-Closing Garage Service Door
Bring a fire rated garage entry door up to code with this simple retrofit.


How To Adjust a Sticking Patio Screen Door
Badly aligned rollers inside the bottom of a patio screen door will cause the door to bind or stick when opening or closing.


How To Give Your Garage Door a Tune Up
Inspect and maintain your garage door annually for safety and convenience sake.

How to Adjust a Self-Closing Spring Hinge Yourself
Rotate the wrench until the next hole comes into view and install the pin. Test the door close rate. Repeat until...

How to Repair a Sliding Door
Simple repairs make sliding doors good as new. Learn sliding glass door repair.


How To Fix Sagging or Sticking Doors
Fix tight doors by tightening hinges and jambs — with planing and sanding as a last resort.

Troubleshooting a Sticky Sliding Patio Door
Need a bodybuilder to get your sliding patio door open? Over time, dirt and grime buildup and faulty rollers can...

A Squeaky Clean Hinge Fix
Protect the finish of the wood while fixing a squeaky hinge


How To Fix a Gap Around a Door
Learn how to fix your gapping doors!