If you’ve ever moved into a brand new house or taken on a renovation project, you’re familiar with that satisfying feeling that washes over you once the process is finished. However, over time, it’s ...

I need some help with my front door.<BR><BR>A couple weeks ago the side of front door started to rub on near the top of the door frame - on the side the door opens from when you opened/closed it. That ...

Doors that bind or will not close properly are common problems. People usually try to plane off the edge. But frequently the solution is on the hinge side. A hinge can often work loose, binding the ...

As the seasons change, variations in humidity and temperature can cause wood to swell or shrink, making wooden doors prone to sticking. Other factors that can cause doors to stick are things like ...

First,Readers can mail questions to: On the House, APNewsFeatures, 50 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020, or e-mail . In an earlier article, we mentioned that a sticking door could easily be ...

Q Our sliding door out to the patio is extremely difficult to open and close. It is dual-pane glass and was installed in 1982. Is there anything we can do to fix it, without replacing it? A Sliding ...

Many of today`s homes feature sliding glass doors. Although they open up the home to a world of light and pastoral beauty, they also can be a source of annoyance. Fortunately, it is easy to fix doors ...

Good cabinets can last for generations, and that makes them a bargain. The best value usually is measured by weighing cost and life span. But in as little as a year, junky cabinets often begin to fall ...

Q:The sliding glass patio door in my apartment came off the frame and now it won't lock. I live on the second floor and the door leads onto my balcony. The manager says since I live on the second ...