This section offers stories about how to fix balky doors, out-of-plumb doors, pocket doors and more.
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Repairing Out-of-Plumb Pocket Doors
From the U.S. General Services Administration, here is a step-by-step how-to article.
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Repairing Balky or Binding Pocket Doors
From the U.S. General Services Administration, a step-by-step how-to on binding pocket doors.
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Repairing Pocket Door Hardware, Including Tracks & Stops
From the U.S. General Services Administration, a step-by-step how-to on repairing pocket door hardware
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How to Repair a Binding Wood Door
Causes of a binding door may include paint build-up, swelling of the wood, loose hinges or worn hinge pins.
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Making doors more energy efficient
A do-it-yourself guide to weather-stripping doors for homeowners
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Front doors
How to make your entrance the focal point of your home
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How to fix old doors
Wood doors in old houses rarely open and shut properly. Here's how to repair a few of the most common problems.
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More fixes for old doors that stick
Sometimes doors stick because of loose screws. Here's how to fix the problem ... and how to trim doors if you must.
