Door Ideas & Inspiration

Explore inspiring door ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.

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11 Different Types of Hinges and What You Use Them for

Hinges are used all around the home. Read this guide to learn all about hinges, their design, style, and what projects you can use them for.
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14 Beautiful Door Trim Styles

Discover attractive doorway casing ideas that will enhance the architecture and décor inside your home.
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How to Choose a Smart Doorbell

Home technology expert Ross Tretheway shows host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about smart home doorbells.
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Everything to Know About Dog Doors

Entries right-sized for pets are easy for them to use—and convenient for their humans, too. Here’s how to install a dog door that’s safe and secure for you and your pet.
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All About Multi-Panel Doors

Whether they fold, slide, or pivot, these door systems turn solid walls into light-filled expanses of glass.
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Best Door Security Devices

In this review of the best door security devices, we examine door security devices that keep you and your family protected.
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15 Front Door Decor Ideas To Enhance Your Home's Curb Appeal

Enhance your entrance with these projects to amp up curb appeal and boost your mood every time you come home.
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Update a Mudroom Door with Bold Paint

Portals become all the more transportive in eye-catching color—especially when it’s expertly applied.
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How to Choose a New Garage Door

A new garage door can dramatically improve your home's curb appeal. Check out these six style ideas, plus tips and tricks for choosing one.
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How To Paint a Colorful Door Accent

Learn how to a bedroom door into a colorful, creative door accent and a standout piece of decor in this helpful guide.
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The Great Escape: Egress Doors and Window Wells

If your basement includes habitable space, it is required to have a means of egress for safe escape. Here’s how we chose the right doors and window wells for the luxuriously outfitted basement at the TOH 2018 Idea House.
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How To Install a Dog Door

Give your pet the freedom to come and go whenever it wishes by installing a dog door kit.
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How To Replace a Garage Door Opener

Learn how to replace an old garage door opener with a sleek, smart, and safer one, with This Old House master electrician Scott Caron's tips.
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Treated to the Core: The Technology Behind Worry-Free Windows and Doors

Because windows and doors are constantly exposed to various weather conditions and moisture, wood rot can be an issue for homeowners everywhere. Here’s how an innovative treatment process produces virtually worry-free windows and doors.
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Build It | Salvaged Door Shadow Box

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a shadow box using wood recycled from an old door.
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Inside Interior Doors: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore our comprehensive guide on interior doors, including construction, materials, costs, and installation considerations.
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Exterior French Doors: A Buyer’s Guide

Looking for the best patio doors? The window-door hybrid has never looked—or performed—better. Here’s how to find the right French doors for your house and budget.
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How To Build a Storage Shelf for an Over-the-Door Display

Over-the-door storage shelves are a clever and efficient way to store or displays items. Need a bit more space? The answer lies above you.
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What's Their Story? Windowed Cottage Doors

Add period flair designed for the working class to your curb appeal
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Sliding Barn Doors: A Story Behind Every Door

Three readers take three different approaches to closing off a room while adding architectural charm
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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
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Exterior Fiberglass Doors: Everything You Need To Know

We'll review the pros and cons of fiberglass entry doors, the different styles and costs, and how they compare to steel and wood.
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All About Garage Doors: A Comprehensive Guide

The experts at This Old House help you pick a new garage door to complement your home
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All About Entry Sets

Get a lock on style and your belongings. Read our guide to find an entry set that matches your taste and budget while keeping you safe.
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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
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Wood Entry Doors: Cost, Safety, and Buying Tips

We help you select and care for a front door that's right for your home's style—and your budget.
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Wood Entry Door Materials and Finishes

Learn all about the different materials and finishes you can use for your wood entry door so you can make the best decision for your home.
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Get the Right Door for Your House

A door can distinguish the style of a house—so if your entry is due for an upgrade, let the look of your place help you pick the best match.
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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.
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Garage Door Glam

Your garage door can serve as more than practical protection. Get ideas for the many ways you can add personality to your garage doors.
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Best Garage Doors and Pro-Tips to Select Yours

Here are the materials, insulation, installation, and maintenance considerations to help you select the best garage door for your home.