The door jamb switch can be a very useful device that can be installed on the hinge side of a closet door. With this type of switch, it will not be necessary to switch the closet light on or off manually. Door jamb switches offer convenience because most closet lights are hard to reach...
Another option is to install a metal plate on the outside of your door jambs and then secure it with screws or bolts. This will make it almost impossible for intruders to kick in your door without destroying the plate first, which will make them look suspicious when neighbors see the dama...
The back jambs must be perpendicular, plumb, and square. Check headroom and rear clearance of the door so as to have enough room for the door to work properly.The installation of your garage doorYou have two options: Install your garage door yourself. See the Garaga Installation Manual. ...
The door jamb in this closet is a custom jamb built from 4/5 poplar and meant to be a similar size and look to the original jambs in our 1886 house. This means that the opening is completely custom, which certainly makes mounting a door somewhat of a challenge. One other wrinkle here...
A pocket door is a great way to pick up usable space that's normally occupied by a swinging door. You can buy and install this PM solution for as little as $100, but some messy wall demolition is n...
and you typically have to buy them through and have them installed by a window company. With price tags well over $1,000 per door, this isn’t practical for everyone. You can buy security window film that will make glass doors somewhat more shatterproof, but it can be tricky to install...
It may seem like a daunting task to restore your own windows, but I’m here to tell you that just ain’t the case. If you’ve got two thumbs, then you can scrape paint and that is the hardest part of any window restoration project. Learning how to restore window jambs, while the...
Step 4 - Install the Door Once the frame has been installed, installing the rest of the door is relatively simple. Check the side jambs, and if it is all good, hammer in all the nails. Do remember to apply caulk on any holes that you drill, especially on the underside, to ensure ...
Getting you, your family and your friends in and out of the house is not the only thing an exterior door is about. When you install a door you want it to swing smoothly, latch tight, seal out the weather and be secure. You can get a big head start on reaching these goals by choos...
Brace the frame using 2-by-4s or a door jack system designed to support a steel frame. This bracing is used to hold the frame in place as masonry is installed on either side. Add spreader bars to support the jambs until the door can be installed. ...