Pocket doors can be something of a mystery. We make an elaborate effort to obscure the inner workings of most house framing, and it feels like pocket doors – by their nature hidden when open — are ...

Q: We have an upstairs bedroom that leads into a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The entry into this bathroom has a swinging door that should have been a sliding pocket door. We would like to install a ...

The first pieces of baseboard you should install are along the walls where two inside corners meet. The easiest pieces to ...

Question: I own a summer cabin that’s been in my family for generations. My wife and I decided to make it our full-time home. It needs lots of work, which I intend to do myself. One of the projects is ...

Dear James: Our swinging doors use a lot of wall space when open. Our house is small, so we want to install sliding or folding doors. Which design is better and how are they installed? - Marcia L.

Q: We moved into a new home and need to install a dog door through the wall to our backyard. Where do we install it? A: Put it where there aren’t any obstructions. How do you know where there are no ...

Whether they’re rustic or contemporary in style, sliding or barn-style doors have become a much-sought-after element of American home décor. Often designed to feature rich hardwoods and decorative ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

Remodeling a home usually consists of removing and building walls. These are both jobs that a motivated DIYer can take on and save some money in the process. Building a wall starts with assembling and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pocket doors can be something of a mystery. We make an elaborate ...