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Movable barriers at the entrance of buildings, rooms, cupboards, etc. which can be used to allow or deny access to the space beyond. Typically attached to surrounding structure using hinges, sliders, swivels, etc.

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What is a Cill for an external French door?

I’ve been trying to purchase a door for my kitchen, but terms keep popping up that I don’t understand. What is a Cill please? (This option popped up under door accessories)
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What self-adhesive door sweeps last longer than 1 year? [closed]

Is there any self-adhesive brand out there that have been shown to last at least one year or longer? more context: exterior door, in-swing. Just got a 'duckbrand.com' self-adhesive one. Wood door, ...
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What is this piece?

I am repairing some closet doors and found an odd setup in one of the rooms with wheel assemblies that slide into a bracket type deal that slides into the frame. I've already found replacement wheels (...
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Trying to determine safe header span for clear opening on existing remodel

I have a house which has a footprint of roughly 40 feet long and 24 feet wide. On the side in question, one of the 24' sides, there is an existing 4 panel glass door system in place. This room has 10' ...
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Smart Lock for Old Door [closed]

Hi All, I am looking for advice for a unique situation with my door lock that I am looking to replace for a condo I just moved in. You will see in the picture that the door has two holes. Right now ...
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Norton door closer - older model - how to adjust?

I've tried searching and cant seem to find what model this is or how to adjust it. This door slams shut and I want to adjust it to slow down. https://imgur.com/a/3JgZ4tJ
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Potential problems in adding a prehung exterior door to a shipping container?

So far I've not found a door kit under $1400 plus shipping. I can pick up a prehung exterior plain door for $100-$200. Plan: Cut the rough opening with an angle grinder with cuttoff disks. Set the ...
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What is the name of this trim piece on my wooden sliding door?

The interior trim piece of my wood-framed sliding glass door has broken but I'm not sure the name of the piece to find a replacement. The trim is 5/8" x 3 1/2" and is finish nailed over the ...
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How to replace the threshold in a center-hinged exterior porch door?

I have a center-hinged porch door leading out onto my deck. Viewed from the inside, the right panel of the porch door swings inward, and the left panel is fixed. The wood below the aluminum threshold ...
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Help to identify door manufacturer

I can't find any name on the exterior door that needs to be adjusted, weather stripping replaced, etc. I've had two "handyman" types adjust it but it's still very hard to lock (have to ...
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DIY Solution to rental doors with no latch

I just moved into a rental that has double doors (french door style) to the bedroom with handles but no latch or lock. It looks like past tenants have installed locks at the top of the door but it's a ...
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Door handle fell off — and we can’t find a replacement screw

Our door handle fell off — the screw keeping it on the handle fell out, and we couldn’t find it anywhere. We’ve tried every possible screw at Lowe’s, but I guess this is special/proprietary in some ...
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Old Mortise Lockset - Help figuring out a replacement type

I'm trying to replace a very old lockset on an exterior front door. It would be great if you all could help me figure out a replacement. From what I know, I would guess this is a 2-1/2" or 2-3/4&...
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Omnia latch set rose cover removal

I called Omnia and they sent me the rose cover washer installation tool. The problem is that the tool doesn’t fit inside the threaded washer. I called Omnia back and they said they only have the one ...
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Bifold to swing-out closet door conundrum

I’m kind of stumped on this one and for some reason visualizing hinges in action is just utterly impossible. I have a closet with bifold doors. They keep coming off the track so I decided to get rid ...
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Push-to-open pantry door latch stuck closed

Push to open latch on pantry door is stuck. The magnet spring is at bottom corner, on the other side from hinges. There is a push plate at normal height, but no handles or knobs, nothing to grab.
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Hanging a thinner interior door on original frame

We live in a 1950's house and are replacing the internal doors. We've bought new doors of the same height and width as the originals, however they don't seem to be made as thick as they used to be. ...
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Help removing old weather stripping on exterior aluminum door

My exterior door weather stripping doesn't work very well any more (it's pretty drafty). The doors are glass doors with an aluminum frame. The weather stripping is made of some brush-like material. I ...
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Two doors open toward each other, and one will rub along the other. What can I put on one (or both) to protect them over time?

I’m installing an Ikea Pax cabinet next to an existing bathroom door. The doors open toward each other -- not ideal, I know, but necessary to maximize the space in this old, small apartment -- and a ...
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I need help identifying this screw

Our washing machine (Logik L712WM20) door glass broke and I’m trying to replace it. However I don’t know what this screw is. Does anyone know what the screw is and what tool I need to remove it?
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How to fix big door jamb gap

A contractor built a shed in my backyard, but the door frame is a bit off. It is too wide for the bolt to make it into the strike plate, or even to contact the weather stripping and keep wind/rain out....
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How do I install an interior pre-hung door?

I have installed several pre-hung exterior doors using the following process: Tip door into opening Remove 1 screw from each hinge Shim hinge side of jamb until it's plumb & flat Drive a long ...
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How can I repair screw holes in a PVC door?

We removed a doorbell from a UPVC door. There are two small screw holes left, but they're not smooth. What filler is best and how can I make them smooth?
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Will expanding foam improve soundproofing around Interior Doors

I'm re-casing my interior doors. Is there any value to using an expanding spray-foam between the jamb and the rough-in? If it reduces noise transfer, I'm in. But I don't want to waste money or make ...
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How do I re-align this patio door?

I've got a patio door was installed 20 years ago, and in that time the house has settled strangely and the door is no longer situated correctly in its frame. The right-hand side is fixed, left-hand ...
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Search for doorknob

I want to replace this broken doorknob and just assumed it had a wrap-around plate until I took it off. Can anyone tell me the name for this style of doorknob so that I can find a replacement?
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Door corner hinges pin keeps falling. How can I fix it?

Attached is the photo. The pin keeps failing (circled in red). How can I fix it? Please let me know.
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Can I frame a door opening and create a closet here?

I added a bunch of pics to help explain what I'm working with here, but essentially I want to frame a door opening in an open space to create a closet, and fix some crappy work done by previous owners....
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Why do my keys not work in my brand new door lock?

I bought 2 cheapo Reliabilt locking door knobs with keys to replace the existing door knobs/locks on a breezeway (the keys to which were lost long ago) and I'm unable to get the keys that came with ...
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How do you fix a door lever that won't fully retract the latch bolt? [closed]

My front door lock won't open when I depress the lever on the exterior of the door. That's because the lever isn't retracting the latch bolt fully enough. (See photo below of what it looks like while ...
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How do I fix a leaky door in a renter friendly way?

Water and wind blow through this exterior door. Its freezing and I can see light through. Unfortunately the landlord is no help. The frame is very crooked. On the knob-side of the door there is about ...
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Prehung Door Frame's Latch Hole

I purchased some prehung interior doors. Is there a standard way to fill/cover the back of the frame's latch hole? I'd prefer if there wasn't a hole exposing the cavity between the frame and wall.
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What's the name of this type of lock?

I need to replace this bathroom lock: I drew the blue and red lines to show that the bolt and the handle are "staggered". Most locks I find have both in the same line, which is a problem ...
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What is the correct name for this "door stopper"?

I would like to mount something on my doors, so they can't slam shut when the wind catches them. When I search for "door stoppers" I never get such. I have only been able to find on company ...
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how to remove sliding closet doors with wheels on both sides

I need to get my closet doors off so that I can replace appliances. There are tracks on either side so I can't lift it. I also don't see any latch. Anyone know how to take this kind of door off the ...
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How can I make it so that locking a deadbolt switches on the porch light?

I have a detached garage, which was unfortunately the setting for a recent bike heist in my neighborhood. I would like to start locking the garage door at night. The door is a normal metal clad ...
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What type of paint is best for an exterior door?

This is a question about types of paints and their best applications, but more specifically about the best type of paint for an exterior door. Some context: I have a wood core exterior door that ...
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Will 30" appliances fit through the opening for a 32" door?

Planning to add a new spice kitchen with 30" range and refrigerator. Will a 32" door be good enough to take those appliances in?
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My front door’s handle is loose - is there anything I can do about it?

Here’s a video of it loose: https://imgur.com/a/XRWKlVn Is there a way to fix it or do I need to replace the entire front door lock/handle? Edit: added additional videos of the inside. Can I just buy ...
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Can a fully mortised automatic door bottom be installed in an MDF solid core?

I am looking for higher-end sound control. I would like to go to a solid core door with an automatic door bottom. One requirement is that the door not stand out in a hallway of other doors. The ...
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How do I prevent more moving and repair this cracked plaster?

We've recently had some interior work done, and the whole kitchen has been re-plastered. A little while after the plastering was finished, cracks started forming around the back door (exterior door). ...
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How to install a deadbolt in a tight space?

Renting a home and trying to replace the deadbolt on the back door. However, the space where the lock slides in is very small and I can’t get the sliding piece into the door - the circled area is ...
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How do I deal with misalignment in cabinet doors resulting in gaps?

I hired some contractors to do some carpentry work, but after months the gaps between the doors are appearing and it looks ugly. Because of the gap, it has become safe haven for cockroach and lizards....
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How can I fix an uneven door threshold?

Is there any way to fix my door threshold? The builder quality is very low and they have ruined this house. I own it so I have to get it fixed because this looks so ugly. My project manager said they ...
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crack above door [duplicate]

I am a new home owner and just noticing this. Is this a crack that the previous owner has tried to fix (It is a 1965 built home) Also, I notice the sliding door is not closing fully at this location....
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This shower door isn't closing in the correct position. How do I fix it?

Having a issue where this shower door swings open and doesn't stay closed. I have to take a shower with the door swinged into the shower or open letting water out. These are saloon style hinges so ...
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Trim a prehung fiberglass door for a nonstandard front door height

I intend to replace my old front door. It is currently a steel left-hand inswing door. The slab itself is 36"x77.5". The ceiling is very short and this door opens within an inch of the ...
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Can I remove this door sill?

I have Amtico flooring booked in to replace the existing vinyl and I’m wondering if this sill can be removed to create more space or is it part of the structure/ support for the patio doors? Sorry for ...
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What can I use as latch hardware on doors only 1-1/4" thick.?

The double door of the main bedroom are hollow and 1 1/4" thick. All handle/lock sets I find require a 1 3/8" minimum door thickness for the locking mechanism. Handyman who is helping me ...
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Sliding fly screen door size

I'm planning to add a fly screen to our sliding door entry. There's no roller track in place yet and the height in the space is 204cm. I'm hoping to find a used one online and I see a lot of them are ...
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