Door Installation

For homes without dedicated mudrooms and laundry rooms, the two often meet, creating a messy, cluttered entryway. When a homeowner grew tired of this first impression, he called the team at Ask This Old House for help. Carpenter Nathan Gilbert got to work framing a partition wall and installing a set of bifold doors to dress up the space.

Carpenter Nathan Gilbert and his father help a homeowner install a salvaged pocket door in her 1881 house, adding a historic touch.

Carpenter Nathan Gilbert shows how to close the gap caused by a new floor in an older home with a new threshold.

This guide walks you through the steps to repurpose an old door to add some vintage charm to your home. Find out more here.

Watch Kevin O’Connor and Building Science expert Christine Williamson discuss the key strategies to an air-tight installation that manages water.

Weatherstripping eliminates pesky door air leaks and improves energy efficiency. Learn how to install it from This Old House's Tom Silva.

Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert installs a sliding barn door in an open-concept loft apartment.

Homeowners who have antique doors they're not using can easily repurpose them. Learn how to transform your space with this type of project in our step-by-step guide.

Looking to add a touch of charm to the doorways in your home? A salvaged door could do the trick. Learn how you can hang one here.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva converts a regular door into a Dutch door.

Tom Silva installs a bookcase that also serves as a door, concealing the entrance to a closet. He also demonstrates how to use a "scribe" to cut filler strips for an uneven floor.

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor demonstrates how to install an electronic deadbolt in this video. Plus, find advice for choosing your lock.

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.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the proper way to install a new window into an old doorway opening.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to hang a new storm door that's more energy efficient.

Whether you're adding a closet or updating your layout, this guide can help you create a new interior door opening.