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Doors & Windows
Installing or repairing doors and windows can dramatically improve your home. You can do it yourself with the step-by-step instructions here on DIYadvice.com.
Installing Windows
New windows perform better and are easier to install than their predecessors.
Installing Doors
Interior, exterior, prehung, closet doors... Instructions are here for any door you want to install.
Common Repairs
Repairing a good, older door or window can postpone the cost of replacing it.
All Topics in Doors & Windows
Selecting Windows & Doors for Your Home
- Window Types and Styles
- Window Materials: Vinyl, Fiberglass, Wood and Clad
- Door Types and Styles
- Choosing Door Materials: Interior and Exterior Doors
- Demolition and Patching Techniques for Door and Window Installation
- Cutting Out Drywall Plaster
- Removing Patching and Wood Siding
- Cutting Out Patching and Stucco
Window Repair: How to Repair Home Windows
- Replacing Window Glass
- Repairing Sash Windows
- Removing a Sash and Replacing Cords or Chains
- Spiral Balance
- Mending a Wood Sash
- Repairing Casement Windows
- Repairing Sliding Windows
- Replacing Screening in a Wood Frame
- Replacing Screening in a Metal Frame
- Replacing a Corner Joint
- Replacing Glass in a Metal Storm Window
- Making a New Metal Screen Sash
- Replacing Window Sills
New Window Construction: How to Install New Windows Where None Existed
- Placing a New Window
- Planning the Framing
- Supporting the Ceiling
- Framing the Window Opening
- Installing a Wood Window
- Trimming Out a Window
- Picture Frame Casing
- Installing a Flanged Window
- Installing a Bay Window
- Insulating a Bay Window
- Trimming a Bay Window
- Installing a Round Window
- Installing a Tube Skylight
- Installing a Skylight
Installing Doors: How to Install a New Door in Your Home
- Hanging an Old Door in a New Jamb
- Fitting a New Door to an Old Opening
- Framing an Interior Doorway
- Framing with Metal Studs
- Installing a Prehung Door
- Framing for Closet Doors
- Installing Bypass Doors
- Installing Bifold Doors
- Installing a Pocket Door
- Installing Door and Window Casing
- Framing for a New Exterior Door
- Installing a Prehung Exterior Door
- Installing a Storm Door
- Installing a Patio Door
- Garage Door Maintenance and Weatherstripping
