Archive for the ‘Do It Yourself (DIY)’ Category

How to I attach the garage door opener to the door when the opener has to be offset from center?

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

plinn2001 asked: I have to install my garage door opener off center by about 12" due to a beam in the way. How do I attach the opener to the door. I was thinking of running perforated angle iron from the the to closet vertical sections and connecting ...

How hard is it to replace a bathroom door?

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

GREENBURREETO asked: I want to replace the old one there now. Should I get just a door or the door with the frame? Which would be easier? Any more tips would help. Thanks.MAURICIO

Can I install a cat door in my bedroom door by using a?

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

jazylady62 asked: Knife to cut through the wooden door if the door is wooden and hollow? I have no power-tools, and have NO idea how to work them... So maybe I could puncture a hole in the door and saw-away with a knife, and then insert the cat door?TREY

I want to paint a door that is currently stained/varnished. How is the best way to do it?

Friday, February 13th, 2009

drtampa asked: It is an interior/exterior door. I'm not sure if I should sand the door, prime, then paint. Or should I use a stripper, prime, then paint. Have any tips?TYRONE

How to install a glass fireplace door?

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

clearview asked: Currently we have a manufacture fireplace. On the front of the fireplace it has a metal net screen that you pull from both sides to close it. This screen is attached by little round links to a metal bar that runs across the top outside opening ...

How do I fix one window on a french door?

Monday, December 29th, 2008

mommy of an angel asked: We have an indoor french door with 3 rows on small windows. Only 1 of those small windows is broken. How do I repair the window without damaging the rest of the door? How do I get the glass back into the door without breaking ...

How hard is it to replace an exterior door on my house?

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Shawn asked: Lowes and Home Depot want around $260-$275 per door to replace all 3 exterior doors on my house. I can't see spending $780 just to replace 3 doors without even considering what the doors will cost. I know the new doors come with the frames attached and all. ...

Is there a door hinge that will stop the door at 90 degrees?

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

boogityboogityracing asked: I have a full veiw door that when opened all the way hits the window sill. It's going to break the glass one day. A door stop isn't the answer as the only type that would work is one screwed the floor and that becomes a trip hazzard. ...

What can I do to make my door not have air come in through bottom and replace middle lining on french doors?

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

gabe2301 asked: my front door is great but on the bottom air is getting in so im sure ac is getting out. Also the french doors to my back yard...the lining in between the doors is messed up? Can I fix either of these problems with out replacing the door ...

How much do garage door openers cost and are they hard to install?

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

grl_addict asked: I am moving into a house with a two car garage, but the doors are manual. I plan to use my kids as garage door openers for a while, but on average how much do they cost to buy and install?CRUZ

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