Installing Weather Stripping & Door Sweeps
Stop energy-wasting air leaks around entry doors by installing a weatherstripping kit with a foam flange or vinyl bulb.
Don’t Hire a Pro: Here’s How To Install Sliding Closet Doors Yourself
Follow these simple steps for seamless sliding closet door installation.
Here’s Why Your Storm Door Closer Has Two Screw Holes
It's all about the seasonal adjustments.
How To Paint a Front Door Without Removing It
Learning how to paint a front door can dramatically improve your home's curb appeal with minimal effort and cost.
What Is Window Header Framing and How Does It Work?
These wooden "bridges" let you create lots of big openings without weakening the walls.
Door Won’t Latch? Here’s an Easy Fix
To fix a door that won't latch, simply file the edge of the strike plate until the latch clicks into...
Raise a Door Threshold To Reduce Drafts
Stop drafts coming under a door by raising the adjustable threshold. It only a minute to turn the four adjusting...
3 Ways to Fix a Rattling Door
Interior doors that don't fit tightly against the doorstop can develop annoying rattles and thumps. There are several good fixes...
How To Build Modern Barn Doors for Your Home
Check out this modern take on sliding barn doors from At Home with Family Handyman personality Mr. Build It.
How To Take a Door off the Hinges
It's a one-person job that's not hard at all.
Make Your House Warmer by Adjusting the Storm Door Sweep
Slow drafts with a one-minute door sweep adjustment.
Here’s Why So Many Homes Have Brass Doorknobs
These old-school fixtures are so much more than a pretty face.
What to Know About Interior Trim and Molding
From baseboard to crown molding (and chair rail in between), interior trim defines a home's style and serves a practical...
How to Recess Hinges on a Door
Learn how to mortise door hinges using a router.
Try This Hack for Building an Inexpensive Glass Panel Door
Make a glass panel door yourself without breaking the bank.
How To Lock a Door Without Using a Lock
Security never goes out of style. Here are some ways to guarantee it when your doors don't have locks or...
How to Install a Dog Door
Here's an easy project for a neophyte DIYer.
How to Install a Door Sweep
Say goodbye to cold drafts.
40 Home Mysteries Explained
Stop racking your brain and learn how to solve these common home mysteries right now.
Which Exterior Renovation Adds the Most Value to a House?
Not all exterior renovation projects are created equal. These are the ones that add the most value at resale.
What to Know About Glass Garage Doors
Thinking about installing a glass garage door? Here's what you need to know.
How to Fix a Doorbell
Finding the culprit takes some detective work.
9 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $500
A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $500 you can make some...
What is a May Basket and Why Do People Hang Them on Doors?
Perhaps the sweet tradition of giving May baskets is ready for a reboot.
14 Weekend Projects that Add to Home Value
Not every project has to be big (or extremely expensive) to add value to your home. These done-in-a-weekend projects, for...
10 Things to Know Before Buying a Garage Door
You could have sliding garage doors, glass garage doors, or wood garage doors. (Regardless,...
Add Value to Your Home With These 12 Easy Upgrades
Outfit your abode with these high-impact, low-budget projects.
How to Paint a Front Door
Spruce up your house by painting the front door. It's an easy DIY project.
Here’s Why You Should Close Your Bedroom Door at Night
It may not seem like a big deal, but when it comes to you and your family's safety, it's vital....
11 Charming Door Knockers That Add Curb Appeal
Door knockers are an easy way to spruce up your entryway and give your guests a classic way to announce...
34 Brilliant WD-40 Hacks You Can Use Around the House
WD-40 is well known as a lubricant, but it has a ton of other game-changing applications around the house. Here...
