Doors & Windows: Installation, How Tos & Buying Guides

Doors & Windows

Doors and windows are functional, essential parts of your home, and this guide will help you pick the right ones—and install, repair, and care for them.
Front door
Fiberglass vs. Steel Doors: Is There Really a Difference?
measuring windows with a tape measure
How to Measure for Replacement Windows Like a Pro
Door handle
What's the Right Height for a Handle on a Door? What to Know
caulking around the windows
Where Not to Caulk Around Windows
Latham Interiors picture windows framing mountains
21 Modern Window Trims and Ideas That'll Make an Impression
porch arbor and co
Exterior Door Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Door
Exterior house with black shutters.
6 Types of Exterior Shutters and How to Choose the Right Ones
Window With Screen
How to Remove a Screen From a Window
Side angle view of a door jamb
How to Build a Door Jamb
Hallway with a screen door
How to Replace a Screen Door
Sound-Dampening Window Blinds
How to Soundproof Windows
Depressing the pin to remove the screw set
How to Remove a Doorknob
installing window flashing on a home
How to Install Window Flashing
A wooden desk by bay windows with light coming through
How Much Does It Cost to Replace Windows?
How to caulk a window
How to Caulk a Window
Side-hinged wood garage door.
6 Types of Garage Doors: What to Know and How to Choose the Right One
Basement Egress Window
How Much Does a Basement Egress Window Really Cost?
Window blinds in a kitchen
How to Fix Broken Blinds
Luxury modern home with a glass garage door
How Much Does a Glass Garage Door Actually Cost?
Man applying weatherstripping to a door
How to Install Weather Stripping on a Door
garage door on a suburban home
How Much Does It Actually Cost to Replace a Garage Door Spring?
Front door lock with key
8 Types of Locks and Where to Use Them
Frosted glass windows in a modern bathroom
How to Frost Glass
Connecting the doorbell wires in the electrical box
How to Wire a Doorbell Transformer the Easy Way
Spraying the bleach solution on the windowsill
How to Kill Mold on a Window Sill
Door handle
10 Types of Door Handles Homeowners Should Know
Woman watering plants in greenhouse window
All About Greenhouse Windows
Frontal view of an installed screen door
How to Measure for a Screen Door
Black doorknob hanging loose on open door
How to Fix a Door Knob That Fell Off
Loose lever door handle on partially opened white door closeup
How to Fix a Loose Lever Door Handle
Contemporary Living room with floor to ceiling windows
A Guide to Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
Exterior Door
How to Install Exterior Doors With Existing Frames
How to replace a door sweep without removing the door
How to Replace or Install a Door Sweep Without Removing the Door
Woman measuring a window for size
What Are Standard Window Sizes?
White misaligned and partially door with houseplant in front
How to Fix a Misaligned Door
Window Header
What Size Header Is Needed for a Window
Rekey a Lock
How to Rekey a Lock
How to fix a sagging door
How to Fix a Sagging Door
Workers Installing New Windows in House
Repair vs. Replace Your Windows: How to Decide
How to paint interior window trim
How to Paint Interior Window or Door Case Moldings
Wood Door
Solid Wood, Solid Core, and Hollow Core Doors Compared
Closeup of rain drops on window glass
How to Fix a Window Seal
Men installing windows
Pella vs. Andersen Windows: 2022 Reviews and Comparison Guide
Loose door handle in open white door closeup
How to Tighten a Loose Door Handle
foggy windows
Fogged Window Repair Solutions
Silver door hinge on a white door.
How to Install Hinges on a Door
Sliding Closet Door
How to Install Sliding Closet Doors
How to increase natural light in your home
9 Ways to Increase Natural Lighting in a Home
Do It Yourself Window Replacement
Where to Buy DIY Replacement Windows Online
Diagram showing the parts of a double paned window
What Are Double-Paned or Double-Glazed Windows?
Installing new window in house
Replacement vs. New-Construction Windows: Similarities and Differences
Window Mullions
Window Mullions vs. Window Muntins
Double-Hung Windows
Casement vs Double-Hung Windows Comparison Guide
Mid-century modern front entrance with wooden geometric door
10 Midcentury Modern Front Doors to Get the Design Look
Vinyl windows
An Unbiased Comparison of Andersen Fibrex Windows vs. Vinyl Windows
Double Hung Windows with Sash
Window Sash Replacement Basics
White door that sticks being fixed with hands
How to Fix a Door That Sticks
yellow front door
21 Eye-Catching Yellow Front Door Ideas
Partially-opened window next to houseplants on wicker stand closeup
How to Fix Windows That Stick
Room with skylights
10 Types of Windows for Your Home, and How to Choose the Right One
Pre-Hung Doors vs. Slab Doors
Pre-Hung Doors vs. Slab Doors: Comparison Guide
Soundproofed sliding wood door partially opened near living room
Soundproof Interior Doors: What to Know Before You Buy
Hands installing a hollow core door's lock
Hollow Core Doors: What to Know Before You Buy
Wooden front door with windows and houseplant in front
How to Choose the Right Size for Your Front Door

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