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[https://www.ehow.com/how_2278258_caulk-door-jambs-like-professional.html#google_vignette by Stevie Donald ehow]
[https://www.ehow.com/how_2278258_caulk-door-jambs-like-professional.html#google_vignette by Stevie Donald ehow]
  You need a caulking gun and some paintable caulking. Get a good brand of both. Cheap caulking guns won't cut off the flow of caulk from the nozzle so it will drip everywhere. Cheap caulking is hard to smooth nicely and might be lumpy or gritty. Cut the end of the nozzle just a little bit at a 45 degree angle, and either use the little wire poker on the caulking gun (if there is one) or a straightened out hook from a wire coat hanger to pierce the seal inside.
  You need a caulking gun and some paintable caulking. Get a good brand of both. Cheap caulking guns won't cut off the flow of caulk from the nozzle so it will drip everywhere. Cheap caulking is hard to smooth nicely and might be lumpy or gritty. Cut the end of the nozzle just a little bit at a 45 degree angle, and either use the little wire poker on the caulking gun (if there is one) or a straightened out hook from a wire coat hanger to pierce the seal inside.
=====How to Level a Door=====
[https://www.wikihow.com/Level-a-Door by Emily Fazio 31/12/24 wikiHow]
An uneven door can be unsightly and annoying, especially if it keeps catching and sticking to the door frame. Luckily, there are a few ways you can fix the issue and make your door level again. If the door itself is uneven, you can shim the hinges to adjust it. You can also add shims to a door frame if it’s uneven or warped. If you’ve got a problem with your door sticking, there are a few things you can try to solve the problem.
=====How To Fix A Gap Between The Front Door & Jamb=====
[https://www.hunker.com/13401861/how-to-fix-a-gap-between-the-front-door-jamb/ by Lisa Dingman  25/1/22 hunker]
As a home gets older, it is no surprise that regular maintenance will need to be performed to fix the wear and tear on the house. Doors can become misaligned over the years, resulting in gaps between the door and the frame. If you live in a colder climate, gaps in your front door can be a headache because the gap will let in all the cold air and wind from the winter months. Even in warm climates, a gapless door is important because it will help keep out bugs.
=====Unlocking the Secrets of Installing Pocket Doors - You'll Want to See This!=====
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3-fhM3sXS4 by GrantMaury Builds YouTube]
This video will show you how to install pocket doors/frame - hidden tricks, so that you can increase your space in a hurry. We'll walk you through the installation process step-by-step, so that you can have your pocket door/frame installed in no time!
=====How to Install a Pocket Door | RONA=====
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HahEv3gTzLM by RONA Inc YouTube]
Save space and get a streamlined look with a pocket door. It’s the perfect solution for bathrooms, bedrooms, and small rooms since it slides into the wall easily and disappears when it’s open. You’ll also be able to use the space next to the door for decor or furniture!
=====How to Install a Pocket Door Frame Kit | Johnson Hardware 1500 Soft Close=====
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pCqkjmw9pA by The Fixer YouTube]
In this video, I show you how to install a pocket door frame kit.  This frame is for a 2x4 stud walls.  My door is 36" x 80". Before you install the kit, make sure that your wall is built to the measurements that are needed for your specific kit and also door size.  If you needed to install a pocket door frame kit, I hope that this video helps!
=====How to Install a Pocket Door and Size the Rough Opening=====
[https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-install-a-pocket-door-5208087 by Lee Wallender 30/4/23 the spruce]
Installing a pocket door is a one- or two-day intermediate- to advanced-level project if you're starting with a double-size doorway rough opening. If the door needs to be widened, the project can take several days and may require the assistance of a contractor, especially if the wall is load-bearing.
=====Install Sliding Cavity Door (Pocket Door) Privacy Handle=====
[https://www.instructables.com/Install-Sliding-Cavity-Door-Pocket-Door-Privacy-Ha/ by hardwarebox AUTODESK Instructables]
A privacy lock on these doors is generally used on Pocket Doors leading into a Bathroom or Bedroom where the user wants to be able to lock it from the inside with a turn-snib. On the outside, most locks have an 'emergency release' which can be used by inserting a butter knife or coin into the slot and turning.
=====How To Install A Pocket Door=====
[https://www.hunker.com/13771201/how-to-install-a-pocket-door/ by Chris Deziel  30/4/23 the spruce]
A pocket door is a space-saving passage door option that fell out of style sometime in the mid-twentieth century. But as more homeowners customize their home interior, pocket doors are making a comeback. Although it seems like you need to hire a contractor to install a pocket door, motivated DIYers can get the job done themselves.
=====Craftsman Style Sliding Doors=====
[https://www.instructables.com/Craftsman-Style-Sliding-Doors/ by  plays in traffic in Workshop AUTODESK Instructables]
I was closing part of a room in my house for use as a workshop and had to add some doors.  The two ways in were both about 47" wide so I couldn't use a 48" door and I didn't want to use a smaller door.  I built two doorways- one a 48-inch slider and one with two 24-inch doors.  The doors themselves are plain hollow-core doors with craftsman-style trim added.  The hardware is actually pocket door hardware, installed on the outside.
=====How To Install, Adjust, Or Remove A Pocket Door=====
[https://www.hunker.com/13418678/how-to-adjust-pocket-doors/ by Kimberley McGee 30/8/22 hunker]
Stylish, elegant, and space-saving, pocket doors disappear when opened to solve space problems and ensure a clean look. The metal and wood cage that the pocket door slides into is usually installed when the walls are framed. If not, you can buy a pocket door kit, which includes all of the hardware for the door, and build it into the existing wall. If you're looking to update your style and remove a pocket door or install a new one, here's how to do it.
=====A Homeowner's Guide To Pocket Doors=====
[https://www.hunker.com/13711352/a-homeowners-guide-to-pocket-doors/ by Chris Deziel  18/6/18 hunker]
A pocket door is a style in which the door slides sideways into the wall instead of swinging on hinges. Installing a pocket door instead of a swinging one can save space in two ways. Because a pocket door slips into the wall and out of sight when open, you don't have to reserve a semi-circular space for the door to swing. And it also allows you to use the space next to the door for furniture such as a dresser or chair. People often install pocket doors in small bathrooms, bedrooms and even in cluttered living areas that need the extra floor space.
=====Magnetic Door Closure for Pocket Door=====
[https://www.instructables.com/Magnetic-Door-Closure-for-Pocket-Door/ by cdstudioNH AUTODESK Instructables]
We have a new house in the works. My suite is All Victorian. So I had to get an authentic Victorian pocket door for my Powder Room. I purchased it over a year ago and it has been in storage. I recently realized that as I was trimming out the pocket door for said room, that the door I purchased not only didn't have the key(I knew that when I bought it at salvage) but didn't come with the corresponding receptacle for it that would normally fit into the door jamb.
=====What Is a Jib Door? What You Need to Know Before Installing This Hidden Feature=====
[https://www.thespruce.com/jib-door-8648197 by SHEILA KIM 7/6/24 the spruce]
Often referred to as a secret or hidden door, the jib door is set flush in the wall without any visible trim, hardware, or other architectural element giving away that there’s an opening most of the time.
=====7 EASY FIXES For Gaps Under Doors! (Ultimate Repair Guide...Keep Out Bugs/Light/Air!)=====
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2EKWKlszwE by The Honest Carpenter YouTube]
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=====How to Fix a Sagging Door that Won't Close or is Rubbing - for FREE!!! (Step-by-Step Guide)=====
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEVrhb6-T0w by Is It Worth It YouTube]
Welcome to a step-by-step guide on how to permanently fix a sagging door for free! In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the process of diagnosing and fixing a sagging door, helping you save money and improve the functionality of your doors. We’ll cover everything from inspecting the door, tightening the hinges, to adjusting the door frame. By the end of this video, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to fix a sagging door like a pro, without spending a dime. So whether you’re a homeowner, a DIY enthusiast, or a handyman, this video is for you. Learn how to permanently fix a sagging door for free with this step-by-step guide! Say goodbye to annoying door problems with our easy and cost-effective solution. Follow along as we walk you through the process of fixing a sagging door without spending a dime.
=====Door repairs and replacement=====
[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHM_Hinmgh2JTV9yPuD_NEzGVxEbNep-W by Cope Construction and Renovation YouTube]
We often take doors for granted, but when they are installed wrong, the list of problems never ceases...  From water leaks, to air infiltration, to bugs... if the doors aren't hung correctly, its going to drive you nuts.  You'll learn a few things in this playlist that you can use to fix your own doors, or to educate yourself so you can properly interview a contractor before inviting them into your home.
=====How To Patch And Repair A Hole In A Hollow Core Door Like A Pro! EASY DIY Tutorial For Beginners!=====
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAtdt99PgJ4 by Fix This House YouTube]
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=====Patching an Antique Door Using a Dutchman | Woodworking Techniques=====
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_nko8RHzCw by Wood.Work.LIFE. YouTube]
This is the first video in my new techniques series.  Please let me know if you are interested in these kinds of obscure or common woodworking techniques videos by liking this video and let me know in the comments any techniques you want me to demonstrate for you.
=====How to install and repair commercial steel doors=====
[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVy5qkmjmUpHcHW8dvJ5pEg2gVSeC4j2S by Askillthatpays YouTube]
These videos show how to install commercial steel doors and how to repair commercial steel doors. How to do demolition for commercial steel door frames and how to troubleshoot commercial steel doors and how to buy commercial steel doors
=====How to Repair a Garage Door=====
[https://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/repair/how-to-repair-a-garage-door.htm by Fix-It Club howstuffworks]
Overhead garage doors, whether they roll up in sections or swing up in one piece, operate on spring tension. The door moves on metal tracks on the garage walls, and a heavy spring or springs provide the power. In most cases when the door doesn't work easily, repairs are fairly simple. Here are some helpful repair tips:
=====How to Repair Stripped Screw Holes for a Door Hinge.=====
[https://www.instructables.com/How-to-repair-stripped-screw-holes-for-a-door-hing/ by FloydimusPrime in Workshop AUTODESK Instructables]
I had tried the toothpick and glue method shown here in the past on another door in the house when something similar happened involving a gaggle of giggling teenagers.  It did not work well for me, so I decided to try a more robust method.
=====How to Repair a Hole in an Interior Door=====
[https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Repair-a-Hole-in-an-Interior-Door/ by makendo in Workshop AUTODESK Instructables]
Interior doors are usually lightweight torsion boxes made from thin sheets of MDF glued to a light wooden frame and separated by a honeycomb of cardboard. They're easily damaged, and during a recent party at our house, a couple of holes were kicked in a bathroom door.
=====How can I best repair a hole in a kitchen cabinet door?=====
[https://www.reddit.com/r/howto/comments/1kk5c0x/how_can_i_best_repair_a_hole_in_a_kitchen_cabinet/ by reddit]
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone might have some helpful tips on how to repair this cabinet door. I tried contacting the original manufacturer but they no longer offer the style. It's so painfully obvious in our kitchen I've just been hiding it with a rag draped over it for the last few months. Appreciate any advice!
=====Door-Fixing Tips=====
[https://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/repair/door-fixing-tips.htm by Walter Curtis howstuffworks]
If fences make for better neighbors, then doors make for happier families. But not if a door is squeaking, sticking, or giving you a hard time as you try to remove or replace it. The following are ways you can maintain doors in your home and keep them working properly despite extensive use.
=====How to Unstick a Door=====
[https://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/repair/how-to-unstick-a-door.htm by Walter Curtis howstuffworks]
If there's a gap between the door and the frame opposite the binding edge, the hinges probably need adjustment. If you can't see a gap anywhere between the door and the frame and you had to slam the door to close it, the wood has probably swollen from extreme humidity. If the hinges and the wood are both in good shape, the door frame itself may be out of alignment; check the frame with a carpenters' square. Once you know the problem, you are ready to find the best home improvement
=====Fix a Door That Won't Stay Shut=====
[https://www.instructables.com/Fix-a-door-that-wont-stay-shut/ by jwystup in Workshop AUTODESK Instructables]
The apartment we live in is over 100 years old, so it has some issues. The door between the two bedrooms (we have a strange layout) had some problems last year and it would stick, now it's so far from the door frame that it's easily pushed open. It would randomly open from wind, stepping on a creaky floor board, or the dog might push his way through. Since we've designated the tiny "bedroom" as the room for smoking cigarettes, it's important that this door stays shut since I don't smoke and it's icky.
=====How to Fix a Misaligned Door=====
[https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-fix-a-misaligned-door-5092991 by Lee Wallender 28/10/23 the spruce]
When a door opens and closes smoothly, it's what we expect to happen. So, when a door scuffs, scrapes, sticks, or simply feels misaligned, it's an annoyance that can't be ignored.
=====How to Repair Exterior French Doors=====
[https://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/repair/how-to-repair-exterior-french-doors.htm by  HowStuffWorks.com Contributors]
French doors usually connect to the outdoor deck or patio. French doors are actually made of wood panels with glass fixed in them. The wooden frame divides the glass into square or rectangular shapes. Most of the door's area is occupied by glass. Installing French doors enhances the beauty of the house, while letting in abundant sunlight. Here's how to repair your French doors.
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