Door Repair and Replacements

Learn how to repair, install and choose the right door for your entryway.

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How to Clean Glass Windows and Doors: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

How to Clean Glass Windows and Doors: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

Remove tough dirt and stains from glass with a buffing wheel and mild abrasive cleaners. Read an overview on how to clean glass windows and doors.

How to Adjust a Storm Door: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

How to Adjust a Storm Door: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

Adjust the metal frame to fix a storm door that doesn't close right. Read an overview on how to adjust a storm door.

How to Install a Peephole In The Front Door: Step by Step Instructions and Pictures

How to Install a Peephole In The Front Door: Step by Step Instructions and Pictures

Drill a 1/2-in. hole in the door at eye level and thread in a peephole to see who rings the doorbell. Read an overview on how to install a peephole in the front door.

How to Silence a Squeaking Hinge: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

How to Silence a Squeaking Hinge: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

Petroleum jelly for a quieter door. Read an overview on how to silence a squeaking hinge.

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1How to Make Storm and Screen Doors Shut Perfectly: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures
Turn the adjusting screw on storm door closers to make them close smoothly and securely. Read an overview of how to make storm and screen doors shut perfectly.
2How to Adjust a Sliding Shower Door: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures
Fix sticky tub or shower doors by adjusting the rollers that they hang from. Read an overview of how to adjust a sliding shower door.
3How to Install a Doorknob Reinforcer: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures
Wrap-around metal plates strengthen exterior doors against break-ins. Read an overview on how to install a doorknob reinforcer.
4How to Replace Window And Door Screens: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures
Easily repair your aluminum frame screen doors and windows. Read an overview on how to replace window and door screens.
5How to Install a Peephole In a Door: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures
Use a hole saw to install a wide-angle viewer in an exterior door. Read an overview on how to install a peephole in a door.
6How to Replace an Exterior Entry Door: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures
To install a new door, remove the old door and trim and place the new prehung door into the opening. Read an overview on how to replace an exterior entry door.
7How To Install a Tumbled Stone Entryway: Tile a Floor With Marble
Tile a floor with marble, including a stunning pre-assembled mosaic medallion.
8How to Install a Peephole In The Front Door
Drill a 1/2-in. hole in the door at eye level and thread in a peephole to see who rings the doorbell.
9How to Make Your House Warmer by Adjusting The Storm Door Sweep
Lower the sweep so it contact the threshold on the exterior door.

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How to Make Storm and Screen Doors Shut Perfectly: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

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