Refinishing Hollowcore Interior Doors
I have a mobile home that is about 15 years old. The interior doors appear to be an oak color. The outer layer is a thin coating like an onion skin type material that is peeling off. The doors are hollow and still in good shape except for the outer laying peeling.
Repairing a Broken Screen Door Handle
What is the best way to either replace a broken plastic screen door handle or glue it back together? What is the best glue?
This is a guide about fixing a squeaky door. As a house ages things start to creek and squeak, doors being one of the biggest offenders. With these tips you will learn how to get your door swinging smoothly without that annoying sound.
Repairing a Pocket Door That is Off the Track
I am a senior citizen; the door in my 'pocket' door assembly has come off the rail/slide. It is slanted and won't move without difficulty. Can you help?
Changing an Interior Door Lock
How do I change a door lock on an interior door?
My hollow door has a dent in it caused by an object hitting it. The dent in the wood has left cracks surrounding the dent. I have used heat before for dents made on other wood furniture to smooth the surface, How do I repair this door?
Wood Filler to Repair Stripped Screw Holes in Door Frame
I have a problem with a wooden dutch split style lower door. Because it goes into a laundry area, I have had a problem with the door hinge on it coming out of the wood door frame.
Removing Caulking Around Front Door Window Glass
On my front door there are three small glass panes with putty around it on the outside. It has been baked on for years in the hot sun. How do I remove it without breaking the glass?
Old Door Knob Keeps Falling Off
I have a very old door with old door knobs. I never used the door until I got my little rescue Yorkie who loves to go up the stairs and through the door. My problem is that the knob doesn't stay attached even with the setting screws tightened.
Repairing a Screen in a Screen Door
The screen on my front porch door is tearing where it is attached to the door frame, how can that be fixed?
I have glued up 3/4 inch ash door frames and I must have tightened up the clamps to much. Now the doors are warped, they are naturally as it is. Can I spray them with water and press them down to straighten them up? The door size is 14x16.
I broke the door frame in my house to my front door, where the lock is. How do I replace that part or do I have to replace the whole frame?
Fixing A Door That Sticks After Painting
If you have a door that sticks to the door jam after painting just put a light coating of vaseline, hair conditioner or baby oil on the edges. Works every time.
I'm looking for ways on how to repair a hole in my aluminum storm door.
Making a Bedroom Door Stay Closed
How can I make a bedroom door stay closed?
How do I lift out the door from a sliding door? I need to replace the weather stripping.
If the screws from your door hinges are pulled loose from the door frame, possibly from a gust of wind blowing it wide open, you can fix this by hammering wooden golf tees into the old screw holes then refastening the door hinges to the frame...
Removing Scratches from a Decorative Glass Door Window
Anyone out there have any suggestions on how to remove minor scratches on a decorative glass window on the door? The person who originally cleaned the glass evidently must have used a brillo pad of some sort. I don't want to spend a fortune just to remove a few fine marks.
If you have a hole in a screen door or window screen, you can mend it just like you mend a piece of clothing. Just stitch the hole shut using fine nylon thread or wire that matches the color of the screen.
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