Door How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our door step-by-step tips & ideas.
How to Replace Sidelights on a Front Door
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva replaces a pair of sidelights on a front door with new, insulated ones
How to Build a Vintage Screen-Door Charm on a Budget
This step-by-step guide will walk you through creating your own charming, vintage screen-door from repurposed materials.
How To Build a Hidden Door
Hidden doors are a fun project, but they still require skill and code compliance. Learn how to build a hidden door in our guide.
How To Build a Sliding Barn Door
Want a rustic look with a DIY barn door? Follow our step-by-step guide to build an indoor sliding barn door and boost your home's charm.
How To Install a New Storm Door in an Old Opening
This DIY guide and video, with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva, show you how to install a new storm door into an old opening.
How to Patch a Doorknob Hole With a Dutchman
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to install an undetectable wood patch in an old door.
How To Install a Fiberglass Entry Door
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to upgrade an entryway with a brand-new, low-maintenance, energy-efficient door.
How To Replace a Door With a Window
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the proper way to install a new window into an old doorway opening.
How to Weatherstrip a Front Door
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares his fast fixes for a drafty door
How to Weatherstrip an Exterior Door
Drafty doors are no match for new weatherstripping. Learn how to remove and replace old weatherstripping with This Old House's Tom Silva.
How To Install a Storm Door to Improve Energy Efficiency
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to hang a new storm door that's more energy efficient.
How To Repair a Split Door Jamb
This video featuring Old House general contractor Tom Silva and easy-to-follow guide shows you how to repair a split door frame.
Step by Step Guide to Hanging a New Door in an Existing Frame
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to replace an old door with a new one without changing the frame.
How To Create an Interior Door Opening
Whether you're adding a closet or updating your layout, this guide can help you create a new interior door opening.
How to Repair a Broken Doorbell
If your doorbell has lost its ding, our guide and video shows you how to diagnose doorbell issues and repair or replace what's broken.
How To Install a Sliding Glass Door
Follow our step-by-step guide to install a sliding glass door and enhance your home's style and accessibility.
How To Dress Up a Hollow-Core Door
Tired of your boring slab-style door? In our video and visual guide, we'll show you how to add panels to update your door decor.
How to Install an Aluminum Storm Door
A tightly weatherstripped storm door can reduce air leakage around a front door by as much as 45 percent
Norm Abram's Best Tricks of the Trade
Master carpenter Norm Abram shares his top how-to secrets for flawless DIY
Everything You Need to Know to Upgrade Front Door Hardware
Freshen up your home's entryway with new front door hardware to increase both the curb appeal of your home, and its security.
How to Fix a Door That Sticks
In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to tighten up and pare down a door swelled by summer humidity.
Preparing a Home for a Blower-Door Test
When doing an energy audit in preparation for weatherizing a home, you have to seal cracks and openings in the building before you turn on the fan
Adding Carriage-Style Garage Doors
See how installation specialists convert standard garage doors into stylish carriage-house openers, adding a classic touch to your home.
A Step by Step Guide To Stop a Wood Door from Sticking
In this guide, we'll explore the causes of sticking wood doors and provide step-by-step solutions to help you better operate your doors.
How to Create an Archway
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to create an archway and transform your ordinary doorway into an elegant architectural feature.
Using Chemical Strippers To Prep a Wood Door for Refinishing
Chemical strippers can be intimidating, but they don't have to be. Follow this step-by-step guide to get your door ready for refinishing.
How To Spruce Up Your Entryway
Your home's entryway can make a strong first impression. Learn how to update your front door and trim in this guide.
How to Refinish a Door
We reveal a This Old House professional's secrets for rejuvenating weather-beaten wood to refresh the look of your home's entryway.
How to Install a Retractable Screen Door
Retractable screen doors are a great way to protect your home from the elements while still enjoying the sunshine and breeze.
Fire-Resistant Doors and Windows
Learn how heat-reflecting glass for windows and sturdy steel for doors can up your home's fire-safe quotient
How to Seal a Door Gap
Learn how to use silicone weatherstripping to fill gaps in your door
How to Replace a Door Threshold
How to put your exterior entryway back on solid footing.