Ways to use decorative door stops
Doors
Although people don’t give too much attention to decorative door stops, they are quite necessary in any house. They are useful in stopping the door from damaging your wall. You have the possibility to choose from different styles of door stops if you don’t like one in particular. In order to see better which can be your choices, some styles of door s ...

Door stops
Doors
When you have problems with doors that damage your walls, you can use several styles of wall door stops to fix this. Wedge style This style is the most often used one. It’s formed of a triangular piece of rubber that stops the door from slamming to the wall when this is opened. Besides the fact that it keeps your door in the position you want and ...

Installing a pet door on a steel door
Doors
The process of installing a pet door on a steel door is a lot more difficult than on a wood door. Most doors are not only made from steel, but with steel walls and plywood interior. With the proper tools the installation will be easy. How to prepare the door First of all measure the size of the door that you want to install. The door needs to be l ...

Replacing an entry door frame
Doors
Because they are placed outdoor, door frames can get damaged because the exposure to weather conditions. The wood can rot, swell and become damaged. The process of removing and reinstalling a door frame isn't difficult and replacing the door frame can assure a better weather protection and tightness. Follow the next steps to know how to do the job rig ...

Wood vs metal door frames
Doors
A screen door is an excellent addition to any home. It allows you to enjoy the fresh air from outside and keep your house insect-free. Screen door frame can be made from wood or metal. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Wood doors Wood doors will give your home a more rustic look. They require more maintenance than the metal frames beca ...

Changing the rollers on a sliding door
Doors
Usually, slide door rollers are made from metal or plastic and in time they will need to be changed. Plastic will surely get chipped and the metal will rust. Tools and Materials Screwdrivers Screws Sliding screen door rollers Protective gloves and overalls Removing the screen door Usually you will just need to push the door up ...

Choosing the right materials for a storm door
Doors
A storm's door purpose is to protect another door from bad weather conditions. It can also help you save some money on energy. Usually, storm doors are made from wood, vinyl and aluminum. We will talk about the pros and cons of each of these. Pros and cons of vinyl storm doors The main advantage is that vinyl doors are the least expensive among all ...

Velcro vs tracking attachments on screen doors
Doors
Garages are a perfect home for mosquitoes. Installing a garage screen door will make the place insects-free and also it will freshen the air and lower the humidity in the garage. Velcro Velcro tape attachments are more flexible than tracking attachments and also less expensive. It can take any shape so you can deal with odd shapes easily. One of th ...

Installation tips for storm doors
Doors
Although installing a storm door may seem a simple task, there are many things you need to consider. Bugs deterrents Storm doors are also made from stopping insects from entering your home. This means that you can enjoy the fresh air, without those pesky insects. Be careful how you install the mesh on the door so that there aren't small gaps. Ha ...

Installing a sliding screen door
Doors
Sliding screen doors are panels that run parallel to the existing door. They are usually made out of two parts, a frame and a screen mesh. The mesh protect you from insects, while allowing the air to enter your home. Tools & materials: Sliding screen door Top and bottom Rollers Measuring tape Screw driver Location You will need to th ...