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Exterior Doors

How to Install Doors in Thick Walls

Superinsulated walls make it challenging to install standard-size door jambs and sills. Energy-efficient-home designer Michael Maines offers some workable solutions.
The Ins and Outs of Exterior Doors

Get a crash course in choosing an entry door, from basic features to premium upgrades.
Landings for Exterior Doors

Get the specifications you need to install stairs, porches, decks, and more to ensure that a home provides safe, code-compliant means of egress.
Finish Fix for a Varnished Door

Expert wood-finisher Peter Gedrys offers advice for maintaining and refreshing aging spar varnish on an exterior wood door.
Design/Build: How to Choose the Right Exterior Door

Choose muntins, glazing, sidelites, and decorative patterns to match the style of your home when buying a new front door.
Episode Ten: Doors, Cabinetry, and Basement Insulation

In this episode, host and managing editor Justin Fink talks with editor-in-chief Rob Yagid and design editor Brian Pontolilo about chisels, kitchen cabinets, and what NOT to do when you're…
Finishing an Exterior Door, Ep. 7: Applying the Varnish

It comes down to good brushing technique and thin layers
Finishing an Exterior Door, Ep. 6: Sanding and Touch Ups

Hide blemishes and prepare the surface for the top coat
Finishing an Exterior Door, Ep. 5: Applying Pigment Stain

The second layer of color is applied
Finishing an Exterior Door, Ep. 4: Mixing Pigment Stain

Decide on your stain color, then mix it with a glaze base for easier application