Concerned About Light Leaks in My New Front Door—Is It a Problem?
Hey everyone! I recently had my front door replaced, but I'm noticing that light is coming through the door, and I'm starting to worry that this could let…
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Help! My New Front Door is Leaning Inward – How Can I Fix It?
Hey everyone! I had a contractor install a pre-hung door today, but I've run into a problem. The door is functional but has a lot of friction when…
How to Tackle Painting Window Trim and Installing New Doors?
I installed new windows about four years ago, and while the installer put on the trim, he never painted it. My husband and I have been meaning to…
How to fix a door that won't shut after carpet installation?
I recently had new carpeting installed in my living room, but now I'm having trouble with the door leading to my deck. The door isn't shutting properly and…
How to Flip the Swing of a Larson Storm Door
I just bought an old house that seems to have some questionable repairs done over the years, and I'm planning to make it feel like home. The main…
Is it possible to cut down an 80" door to 76"? What are my best options?
I have an 80" door in my basement that needs to be trimmed to fit a rough opening of about 34x77.5". I'm trying to match it with a…
Will these hinge notches affect my new door's fit?
I'm working on restoring my 100-year-old house and want to replace the accordion doors with regular swinging ones. The hinge notches are already there, and I suspect they…
Am I Being Overcharged for a Fiberglass Door Installation at Home Depot?
I received a quote of $2400 for a fiberglass entry door after they measured my space at 37.625 x 81.375 inches. However, I noticed that a standard 36x80…
Looking to Upgrade My Interior Doors—Got Any Suggestions?
I've just moved into a new place and the interior doors are super cheap. They feel hollow and almost plastic, not really what I'm after. I'm really hoping…
What Should I Do About A New Prehung Door That Won't Close Properly?
I recently had a prehung door installed in my home built in 1948 after struggling for years with a broken doorknob. The contractor completed the installation, but now…
How to Install Door Jambs and Set Hinge Locations Correctly?
I'm in the process of installing new doors in my basement and could use some solid advice on how to properly install the door jambs and set the…
Door Install Trouble: Why is My Door Sagging?
I recently had a door installed, and it worked perfectly on the day of the installation—with my very particular handyman dad even giving it a thumbs up. However,…
Help! My Sliding Door Doesn't Fit—What Can I Do About the Gap?
I recently had a contractor install a sliding door, but it's way too small for the closet opening by about 2 to 2.5 inches. To make matters worse,…
Help! Why Is There a Big Gap Between My Door and Jamb?
Hey everyone, I'm a DIY enthusiast and have recently bought four different sizes of interior doors along with their door jamb kits. This is my first time installing…
Is $30,000 Too Much for an Accordion Door Installation?
I've lived in my home since it was built, and in our living room, we have two sets of French doors leading out to the patio. My wife…
Is Replacing French Doors with Slabs on a Steel Frame Really That Complicated?
Hey everyone! I've got a bit of a dilemma. We recently inherited some poorly installed French entry doors that really need to go—they're solid wood but they're all…
How Can I Properly Seal My Door Sill to Prevent Water Leaks?
I'm looking for advice on how to fix a water leak at my neighbor's back entry door. Whenever it rains, water seeps in from underneath the door, and…
Is it Normal to Have a Big Gap at the Bottom of a Prehung Door?
I just installed a new prehung door, but my wife noticed a substantial gap at the bottom—about 7/8" between the door and the floor. Is this a common…
Is My New Storm Door Not Opening All the Way?
I just installed a new Andersen 3000 series storm door, but it doesn't seem to open as wide as I expected. I thought it should reach a full…
Which way should I swing my storm door?
I'm planning to install a storm door, but I'm stuck on whether it should swing to the left or right. My main door opens inward to the right,…