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  1. Carpentry
    Hello. I'm replacing a warped door on a closet in my old house. A while ago I bought a solid-core, MDF-laminated shaker door, already cut down slightly on one side (purchased used, for cheap). The door is 1/16" of MDF sandwiching solid wood pieces. From the factory, every surface was covered in...
  2. Building & Construction
    In a non-load bearing wall, why do door rough-ins need two 2x4s on top? I'm wondering whether it will cause any issues to remove one, given some knucklehead sized it 97" (height) for a 96" door. I need another 1.5" to fit the door comfortably.
  3. Windows and Doors
    Hi All, I recently replaced our storm door, which was falling apart and bent from prior wind damage. We put a new Larson in, and everything went great, outside of the top of the door not sitting flush with the weather sealing. When measuring, everything was showing level, so I’m not totally...
  4. General DIY Discussions
    tried to adjust hinges but even a new 2.25”screw won’t catch tried to drill down the threshold and those won’t catch either helpppp?
  5. General DIY Discussions
    My door is squeaking because the corner rubs on the top of the frame when opening. Would sanding be a simple fix? It is there a better approach? Photo is what top of door frame looks like
  6. General DIY Discussions
    The torsion spring on my garage door broke. I bought new 250 x2x30 springs for my 12 foot long 10 foot high steel garage door. It is completely manual operation door.. I wound each spring 25 1/4turns.. Door wants to pull up on its own now . When I open latches I keep pressure on to insure it...
  7. Drywall & Plaster
    Can someone please tell why this wall and door frame have just utterly crumbled. Doorframe is totally out please see pictures. Can also now see into the next bedroom The walls have cracks all over the house and this started with a long wavy crack in the wall at the side of the door frame about...
  8. General DIY Discussions
    Hello. I've fallen in love with this door but not the price. The design is very simple and I feel like it could be replicated with a Dremel tool or a router? What type of door would I need to buy though? I know that solid core doors are not solid all the way through, but does anyone know how...
  9. Building & Construction
    made a thread awhile ago and was given some decent advice but a bit much for my skills. anything wrong with just replacing this with a right-sized PVC composite sheet OR an aluminum sheet?
  10. HVAC
    In my mechanical closet I currently have a 17.5 inches gas furnace. Between the wall and the duct supply I have 21.5 inches space. I'm looking at installing a heat pump with a 21 inches air handler which should fit but it will be a challenge to place it inside without breaking the wall or...
  11. Building & Construction
    Hello, I have piece I am unsure what it is. It looks to be somewhat of a spacer/filler that came with the original door maybe? I am wondering if anyone on here could help me out as to what it is and where I can get one to replace it or something that can take the pieces place. Thanks!
  12. Windows and Doors
    Am locked IN my house! :caution: 🙄 Must use HEAVY sliding glass back door for egress/ingress past five days. Read many sites for help. Cannot find solution. Single key Kwikset (40+ yr old) deadbolt in steel security door stuck engaged in door frame. SEE PHOTOS *****CANNOT GET PHOTOS TO...
  13. Windows and Doors
    My closet door is locked out and not able to open door. Handle on other side of the door is broke and fell down. When turn handle nothing happens. I removed the door handle tried to move the deadbolt nothing happens. This handle does not have lock. Is there a way to move deadbolt and open the door?
  14. Windows and Doors
    I have a solid wooden in-swing door in the laundry room that leads to the garage. There is a 1/8" gap between bottom of door and threshold that lets in a ton of hot air from the garage. I'm trying to figure out how to stop that. There are no slots on the bottom of the door to hold a sweep...
  15. Carpentry
    Hi there! I’m looking to replace my front door slab (which is 36x80 and 1 5/8“ thick), but the doors I‘m able to find are 1 3/4” thick. I’ve been told that 1/8” is small enough that we can switch from one to the other, but I wanted to ask this community: Is it true that I can replace a 1 5/8“...
  16. Windows and Doors
    Hi! I'm struggling to remove a doorknob. Previous roommate attempted to remove it, and managed to get the handle removed, as well as the first plate and two screws. However, I cannot get the second plate off. I've successfully managed to damage the door, trying to see if it was stuck and I...
  17. Carpentry
    Hi All! I recently had a sapele door and sidelights installed and while the installers did a good job finishing and installing the door in the opening, the handleset installation went...poorly. Certain elements they can fix, perhaps suitably. But some they won't be able to, and I'm unsure what...
  18. Windows and Doors
    Hi! I recently had my carport door with window replaced. Today I noticed a slight weeping (a few drops) at the exterior, lower left corner of window. Not evidently from the weep holes. This occurred when pushing on the handle, as we entered. The temperatures lately have fluctuated a lot...
  19. Building & Construction
    Hi, We are updating an apartment. The bottom right window is part of the apartment (photo below). We were considering putting a door to the right of that window and creating a small patio. One contractor said it could be done and another said it may cause structural problems (it's a cement wall...
  20. Building & Construction
    Hey everyone. New to the fourm so apologies if I forget something or mess something up. Framing out my basement in Colorado and ran into a snag. My storage room door runs right under both supply and return ducts diagonally. It's roughly 74" of unsupported space. Need some ideas how to sturdy up...
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