Doors
Whether you're replacing an old door or installing a new one, here are ways to enhance the doors in your home.
How to Install an Electronic Dead Bolt
Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor shows a homeowner how to install a Bluetooth-enabled smart-lock dead bolt for his front door
How to Install a Solid-Wood Exterior Door
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new, energy-efficient wood door
Build a Storage Shelf for an Over-the-Door Display
A clever solution inspired by Colonial-era homes
How to Replace Basement Bulkhead Doors
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new pair of basement bulkhead doors
4 Smart-Home Door Locks
If you've never known life without keys, well, it's a wonderful thing. Indeed, these four smart-home door locks are all about convenience
What's Their Story? Windowed Cottage Doors
Add period flair designed for the working class to your curb appeal
How to Replace Sidelights on a Front Door
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva replaces a pair of sidelights on a front door with new, insulated ones
Vintage Screen-Door Charm on a Budget
Add wood stock details to a simple door for a handsome upgrade
11 Inspirational Barn Door Ideas
See ways to incorporate this popular portal into your decor
Paint a High-Gloss Front Door
Get the European look by upgrading to a reflective door paint
Cozy Cottage Entry for $177
Board-and-batten wainscot and carefully placed hardware give a fresh new look—and purpose—to a formerly nondescript space
How to Build a Hidden Door
Trim out a slab door with poplar boards to create a hidden passage disguised as a paneled accent wall
Sliding Barn Doors: A Story Behind Every Door
Three readers take three different approaches to closing off a room while adding architectural charm
How to Build a Sliding Barn Door
Get a rustic look by building your own barn door with this step-by-step guide.
How to Install a New Storm Door in an Old Opening
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva hangs a new storm door in an old opening
How to Patch a Doorknob Hole With a Dutchman
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs 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—and oversized—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
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares tips for fixing a drafty door
How to Install a Storm Door
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to hang a new energy efficient door
How to Repair a Split Door Jamb
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a fast fix for a badly fractured doorframe
How to Hang a New Front Door in an Existing Frame
Replacing an old entry door with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
How to Create an Interior Door Opening
Cutting a new doorway with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
How to Repair a Broken Doorbell
Bringing back the "bing-bong" with electrician Steve Krasner
All About Fiberglass Entry Doors
They're weatherproof, easy to maintain, and harder than ever to distinguish from wood.
How to Install a Sliding Glass Door
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to open up a wall for a large glass slider
Photoshop Redo: Plain Box Gets Period Charm
Craftsman-inspired upgrades, including a proper front porch, transform a dreary one-story into a cozy bungalow
How to Dress Up a Hollow-Core Door
Apply panel molding to a featureless door to create a grand entrance to any room
How to Install an Aluminum Storm Door
A tightly weatherstripped storm door can reduce air leakage around a front door by as much as 45 percent
Photoshop Redo: Perking Up a Plain Cape Cod
A revamped entry and a more detailed facade add polish to a basic box