Install An Interior Or Exterior Door

Those looking to change a room should consider putting up a new door. Not only will it help with any insulation problems, it will change the décor.

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First, choose the type of door that will be put up. There are three basic groups to choose from. There are entry doors, interior doors and combination storm/screen doors. By following five steps entry doors can be replaced with ease. Once you have this skill under your belt you will be able to put up interior doors with no problem.

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When putting up any door the general premise is the same. The only real difference is whether or not it is an exterior or interior door. You begin by taking off the old door. Tuck a wedge under the outside corner and release the hinges. Once the door is off there are two options available. The first one is to hang the door from loose-pin hinges. Part of the hinge is hooked into the door and the other half is hooked into the doorframe. If you are working in an old house, the hinge might not be so cooperative due to years of paint build up. When this happens you should unscrew the hinges and take off the doorframe to get the door off.

Next you will take the hinge leaves off of the door. You can hang new ones or use the old ones. Buff the old ones with a sander and use a clear protective coating to cover it. New hinges should be the exact same size as the previous ones.

Shape the hinges they way that you would like and put the new hinge leave on the frame of the door. The screws must be long enough to go trough the stud-wall framing and the frame of the door.

After that you will need to trim the door. Take notes from the previous door if needed. If the new door is in line with the old one than trimming may not be necessary. However, if the old door is not a good example, measure the door opening and leave a 1/8 bottom clearance and 1/16 at the side and top. If there is carpet to take into account you need to have a bottom clearance that is 3/4 more than that. A fine tooth saw will be needed for the trimming.

Get the door ready for the hinges. New mortises need to be made. There will be routed or craved out depressions in which the hinges blades will be placed. This will keep the surface level. The old door can be a pattern to follow for this or you can use the new door. Put in the doorway and wedge it 1/8 away from the bottom. Put the hinge locations on the door.

After that put the door on the latch edge and take a pencil or knife and trace the line to the door edge from every hinge. The new hinge on
of the door should be outlined with the hinge leaf template.

Use a wood chisel to leave marks on the hinge mortises. Level the cutes with the thickness of the leaf hinge. Three hinges is the usual standard for six foot tall doors.

Next you need apply some wood sealant to the door and put wood screws in the hinge leaves. Next hang the door.

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How to Install a Cat Door

Pets are the best friends for man. Cats are commonly grown as pets at home and they become one with the family. In case you have a cat that loves to go outside often, it is recommended to install a cat door so that you do not restrict the free movement of the animal.

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Cat doors are quite easy to set up if you know how to use a basic jigsaw and a drill. You need to choose a cat door according to the size of your pet. If your cat is quite thin, a small door is easy for the animal to wiggle in and out. Typically small cats require cat door which is around five inches wide and around seven inches in height. However, if your cat is on the fatter side, choose a medium sized door (about 12 inches height and width of 8 inches).

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In order to arrive at a perfect measurement of the door, take the height of the cat from the floor to the top of its head. Then measure the height from the underside belly of your pet to the floor. This measure can be used to mark the bottom line of the door.

Mark these measurements and trace the outline. Now is the time to use the drill. Create ½ inch holes on the four corners of the door and cut out the rectangular piece using the jigsaw to create an opening. Use the sandpaper to smoothen out the edges.

Place the cat flap in the opening and mark the edges again. Make screw holes using a drill. Tighten the bolts and screws. Note that the lock of this door should face the inside.

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How to Install a Door

If you're a do-it-yourselfer, and installing a door is a sticking point for you, you now have no more reason to fear. Figuring out how to do this will open up an entire new window of opportunity for you. The reason being that a new door can change the whole overall look and style to any room, as well as enhance the exterior of your home. Plus, and many people love this, by sealing more tightly shut can help decrease your heating bill.

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Basically there are three kinds of doors. There are doors that act, as the entry to your home, there are interior doors such as for bedrooms and the all important bathroom door, and the combo storm/screen door. Replacing a door involves a few steps that must be taken, and I'll go over those for you now.

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The most difficult door is probably the entry door and once you've mastered this type of door all the others are pretty much a simplified process, since the locks are usually either much more simple or not even included.

Changing a combination storm/screen door will usually follow the same procedure of the entry door, though sometimes it's a bit more complicated. If you're unsure how to do it, look at your manufacturer's information for more instructions, or call up and talk to a representative of the manufacturer, or the store that sold it to you.
Remove the old door.

You have to remove the old door obviously to replace it. You'll have to open the door, and stick a wedge under the outer corner so as to take weight off the hinges. Usually, the door will have a hinge that contains a pin that you have to pop out. Sometimes after years of paint or rust this is a bit difficult. You'll need something to tap it out upward to release it. After the hinges have been taken off, you can take the door off the frame.

You can either leave and reuse the same hinges or else take them off and use new ones. If you use new hinges, just ensure that they're the same size as the old ones.

You may have to trim the door down to fit. You'll want to cut along the bottom using the old door as a pattern, or else just leave a 1/8" clearance along the bottom and 1/16th along the sides and top. If it's going to be over carpet you'll want to go a bit more on the bottom like ¾" using a fine toothed saw, or a block or jack plane.
Prepare new door for hinges.

To replace the door put the new door in the frame, put the top and bottom pins into the hinges. Hopefully it will fit in nicely and now you've got yourself a new door. If need be you'll have to install a new lock set to your door. Now you've put in a new door, aren't you proud of yourself?

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Learn How to Install a Door Sweep & Save Money

When you have an air leak, coming in under your door, then you know it is time to replace the old door sweep, with a new one. Not only do you have heat escaping your home, you are also paying more to heat your home.

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A new door sweep is one of those easy do it yourself projects.

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First, measure the width of the door and write it down to take with you, when you shop at the hardware store and also, make note of the type of sweep that you already have on your door, so that you are shopping for the same type of sweep.

Next, purchase the appropriate sweep at your hardware store, and make sure it comes with the proper screws. I have always found it handy to purchase a pack of self tapping screws that can easily penetrate a steel door, as not all pre-packaged door sweeps come with them. If in doubt, ask for assistance.

Then remove the old sweep from the door, and double check the measurements of the old one with the new one, to ensure you bought the correct size and it will fit.

Most door sweeps come with pre-drilled holes, so you just need to line up the sweep with the holes. However, from time to time, these holes are in the wrong place, and those extra self tapping screws you bought will come in handy.

Line the sweep up to ensure that it will fit the door when the door is closed, then start screwing it into place. If there are no pre-drilled holes or they are not lining up, then use the extra self tapping screws you bought and they will easily penetrate the steel door.

Once the sweep is secured properly, then close the door to ensure it is a good fit and that there is no draft coming in underneath the door. If it is not a good fit, then make the adjustments to ensure it is a good fit.

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Install Quality Discount Garage Doors in Your Home

The garage door opening on your home or business is most assuredly the weakest part of the building. Purchasing the cheapest garage door for your home is penny wise and pound foolish. However spending too much money is also not a good idea. In terms of garage door pricing a quality discount garage doors can be purchased that will provide you with secure garage door that will accent your home or office.

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In most cases you can purchase a fair quality contractor door at any of the big box home improvement stores located around the country. This may or may not be such a good idea. You must remember that a cheap garage door will often fail during a severe thunderstorm allowing the wind and water into your home. In many cases losing your garage during a storm will cause you to lose your roof as well. A garage door that has panels that are constructed of galvanized steel panels will provide a great deal of strength. Normally you will want at least a 25 gauge outside steel panel to assure the strength you need.  

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Depending where you live you will want to purchase a discount garage door that has a good R-value rating. Doors that use polystyrene inserts will only have an R-value of about 6. If you live in the south or other areas with mild climate this is probably enough insulation. However if you live in areas with high temperature extremes you should consider purchasing garage doors with R-values of 15 or more. This is especially critical if you are going to heat or cool your garage. No one wants to work in a garage workshop that is too cold or hot. In addition it is nice walking out to your garage and getting into a warm car in the dead of winter.  

A good quality discount garage door will also be relatively maintenance free. Wood faced garage doors do look very nice and do a good job of making your home look great. However they do require much more up keep. Staining and painting a wood door will be required every few years to keep it looking nice. Artificial wood surfaces provide a great look and in many cases is almost maintenance free. Pre- Painted surfaces also require much less maintenance than natural wood paneled doors.  

Without a doubt the best place to find a quality discount garage door is on the Internet. In addition home improvement stores like Home Depot sell quality garage doors at discount garage doors prices. The staff of these home improvement stores can also be a great resource for information on what doors work well in your area. The more time you spend researching the more money you will save and the best garage doors you will end up installing.

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