Door installation

Build a Transom Above a Stock Door
A decorative transom fills in the space between a stock door and the home's 9-ft. ceiling, saving the cost of a custom door.
Installing French Doors
The biggest challenge is fine-tuning where the doors meet in the middle.
6 Steps to Install an Exterior Door
Follow the guidelines for prepping the opening, dry-fitting the door, installing the exterior frame, and sealing, casing, and flashing the frame.
Temporary Door Control
Use this simple trick to hold doors closed during construction before installing locksets.
Door Framing and Installation Guide
26 articles and videos full of solid techniques for hanging all types of doors so that they function properly and look great.
Podcast 212: Walls With Reclaimed Foam, Fixing a Loud Furnace, and Warped Doors
The crew hears from listeners about tooling urethane sealants, installing an HRV, and the British series "Grand Designs" before taking questions about the best wall assembly for reclaimed foam, what to do about a deafening furnace, and the best way to insulate a garage under a garage.
Podcast Episode 102 — Bathrooms, Blades, and Batts
PEX, caulks, tubs, track saws, insulation, door removal, trim, and reciprocating saws.
Building Codes Meet Good and Best Practices in Simple Guides
A closer look at TechNotes from NAHB and Home Innovation Research Lab.
How to Install a Door Knob in a New Exterior Door
It only takes a few tools and a little patience and concentration to tackle this common project.

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