1. Check the Frame Take a close look at thedoor framewhen the door is closed. There should be a consistent gap between the top and down the latch side of the door that is approximately eighth of an inch. The weight of the door tends to push its bottom toward the hinge side. If thi...
I decided it was time to take my daughter’s builder-grade closet and give it some much-needed organization. It is a reach-in closet with mirrored sliding doors. In the perfect world, I would switch out those doors for bifold doors to make the insides of the closet more accessible, bu...
If you want a smooth, sleek finish but don’t want to use spray equipment, buy mohair rollers. Unlike standard rollers, mohair rollers don’t lift the wet paint and create a bumpy texture as it is rolled on. Use mohair rollers to paint doors or anything where you want a very smooth f...
Single bifold doors cost between $35 and $60 while a double bifold averages $45 to $70. They come in single and double designs, depending on the size of the opening they conceal. Depending on style and material, these doors are purchased individually for $30 to $500 or more. Often ...
But then a couple of weeks ago, when we shared ourantique mirror French bifold closet doors, a few of you asked, “Did you install thicker crown molding?” (Affiliate links are provided below. Full disclosurehere.) MY LATEST POSTS
It was always in the way so it had to go (and you know we have a thing for open storage anyway), but now it was poised for a comeback. Sherry had seen a few other folks around the blogosphere repurposing doors to create tabletops and desktops so she convinced me that we should ...
Doors tend to sag and stick for one of three reasons: the hinges are loose or bent, the door frame has shifted so it's out of square, or the door has swollen from humidity. Hinges are the most common culprits, and fixes for hinges tend to be the least invasive, so it's always ...