Door Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our door projects, how-tos, and designs.
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 Rotted Garage Door Post
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva comes to the rescue and saves a neglected, badly decayed garage-door post and jambs
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.
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
A Comprehensive Guide to Installing a New Garage Door
A guide to assembling and hanging a new garage door in a household with this old house general contractor and expert Tom Silva
How to Install a New Threshold
In this how-to video and guide, we show you how to remove an old threshold and install a new one to improve your home's doorway.
How to Repair Sliding Wood Closet Doors
Have a sliding wood closet door that sticks or shudders? Luckily, this is an easy DIY that most homeowners can tackle themselves.
How to Repair a Skewed Door
In this how-to guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows you how to repair a skewed door in a matter of minutes.
How to Repair a Damaged Doorjamb
Fixing a doorjamb is an easy DIY project for most homeowners, and can be completed in just a few hours with this straightforward process.
How to Install a Door Lockset
In this how-to video, add a new lockset with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
How To Muffle a Noisy Garage-Door Opener
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to quiet a noisy garage door opener.
How To Repair Door Glass
Learn how to safely replace a broken glass pane in a wooden door with tips and advice from This Old House expert Tom Silva.
A Step by Step Guide to Installing a Deadbolt Lock
In this guide, we show you step-by-step instructions on how to install a new deadbolt lock, as well as tips on how to maintain it.
How to Install a New Interior Door
In this how-to video, replace an interior door with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
How You can Fix a Sticky Shower Door in Your Bathroom
Sticky shower doors can be a pain. Here's a simple step-by-step guide you can follow to get your doors back in working order.
How To Install a Prehung Door
Need to replace an old exterior door? Learn how to install a new prehung exterior door with This Old House contractor Tom Silva.