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15 ANTIQUE DOOR

ANTIQUE DOORKNOBS Surprisingly, there was a time when homeowners couldnand#39;t wait to trade their flower buttons for faceless finishes smooth with nickel, copper and brass Faces were etched in glass, and they would cast off the old doorknobs and spend it � along with thousands of other old doorknobs � off into garbage dumps of cities all over the world If only we had known then what we know no.....More on Doors

8 How to Apply Door Casin

Appling a new door casing to finish out a new room or re-finish an existing room is easy and can change a room’s appearance If replacing an old casing, carefully remove and discard the old material To install a new casing, you must measure for the inside of the door frame, on the wood casing, and make a mark a 1/8” from the inside all around the door frame This is to give the finished doo.....More on Doors

7 Hanging door

External doors External doors are available in a variety of materials with varying levels of security and insulation A steel or steel-coated door and hardwood doors are the strongest, whilst UPVC and fibreglass doors are the best insulators Wooden doors need regular waterproofing, although hardwood requires lower maintenance than softwood Internal doors Choose between a wide range of styles .....More on Doors

5 Replacing an Interior Doo

Take a dark hallway with stained hollow core doors and brighten it just by changing out the doors New interior doors come pre-hung, pre-primed and any one of the updated new 6-panel style of doors will brighten and totally change a hallway’s appearance First, you need to get the correct door size and swing, as pre-hung doors will have a hole for the door handle already cut for you Standing.....More on Doors

16 How to Install a Sliding Glass Patio Doo

A sliding glass door is a great addition to let in more light and air, or act as an eye-catching accessory to a deck or garden Whatever the case, here are a few steps to help make it as easy as possible Things Youand#39;ll Need: Measuring Tape 2-by-4 Boards 2-by-6 Boards Caulking Guns Caulk Combination Squares Dust Masks Hammers Hand Tools Hand saws Levels Reciprocating Saws Safety Goggl.....More on Doors

19 Soundproofing an Exterior Doo

Singing neighbours, mobile phone talkers, and kids playing outside the door are all reasons to make your front door soundproof The instructions below will help you in doing that The first step is to purchase some M-D Rolled Packaged Door and Window Weather-stripping and a door sweep or door threshold that seals After installation, you will want to make sure your door is airtight Turn off the .....More on Doors

1 Benefits of DIY uPVC Door

uPVC doors are better than wooden doors for all kinds of internal and external doors, for a whole host of reasons First of all, let’s consider front doors, as they are the first doors that you see upon entry to the house, usually The front door suggests to the outside world what the rest of your house will be like and the type of people that live in that house That is why you should make th.....More on Doors

12 Increase Curb Appeal with Stylish Door Hardwar

When you plan to sell your house, there are certain things that you need to be aware of that decrease its value These things might seem minor to you, but to the potential buyer they can make a great difference The house has to make a good impression on the potential buyer right from the start, and the front door is an important part of that first good impression There’s an old saying among co.....More on Doors

3 French Doors Bring the Outdoor Insid

When you’ve got a room that you want to brighten and maybe even open up to the outside, French doors can be a quick and easy solution Ideally, you’ll already have the doorway in place, but you can add that as well Let’s look over the pluses of these doors Light Weight to the Doors First off, French doors have very large panes of glass, which makes them very light As a result, they’re.....More on Doors

6 Painting Door

Painting a door can change the look of an interior room or the exterior appearance, without a lot or remodelling or construction mess Interior doors previously stained or polyurethane will need to be sanded to remove any sheen from the existing surface Before sanding, protect the room and floor with a drop cloth or painter’s tarp to collect any dust and paint drops It would be a good time t.....More on Doors

18 Stained Glass Door Insert

If you thought cutting through a hollow-core door would ruin it, think again: here are step by step instructions to show you how to correctly cut the door and strengthen its structure so you can add these windows or any other inserts you choose So, step one, pick a door that gets a lot of sunlight, and get ready to have it sparkle Materials: Panels of stained glass, clear glass or acrylic, a p.....More on Doors

9 How to Install a Sliding Closet Doo

When installing a sliding closet door, the size of the opening should be at least four feet This is to make sure that when the door is slid to one side there is still enough opening to access the inside the closet Remove the existing door completely and discard, so the room is clear of debris You now need to evaluate the opening If the opening has exposed framing, you will first have to tri.....More on Doors

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﻿15 ANTIQUE DOOR

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﻿16 How to Install a Sliding Glass Patio Doo

﻿19 Soundproofing an Exterior Doo

﻿1 Benefits of DIY uPVC Door

﻿12 Increase Curb Appeal with Stylish Door Hardwar

﻿3 French Doors Bring the Outdoor Insid

﻿6 Painting Door

﻿18 Stained Glass Door Insert

﻿9 How to Install a Sliding Closet Doo