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Learn the ins and outs of framing and hanging doors

The weight of the door and whether it is internal or external, determines how big your hinges should be and whether you need two or three hinges.

Now where exactly should those hinges be placed? There are set distances that work well so you need to know them.

Something not often thought about is this: is the door frame square? You will have a lot of trouble trying to fit a square door into a non-square door frame. Sometimes the door frame may need to be replaced.

 

 

How do I frame and hang a door ?

A lot of time and effort can be wasted here if you don't have sufficient knowledge. Peruse these articles and you will end up with a neater job and a door that actually latches properly.

READERS DIGEST GUIDE - How to hang a new door

ACE - Information includes helpful diagrams and charts.

DIY DOCTOR - Hanging an internal door. Helpful photographs in this door hanging link.

E HOW.COM - How to install a storm door.

 

 

Find tips here on other projects you may be able to handle yourself:

Hanging wallpaper - Stripping paper off, hanging paper, types of wallpaper and calculating quantities

Insulation and its importance - Installation guide, tips and facts

Removing stains from brickwork - Covers interiors, exteriors and historic buildings

Re-pointing bricks - Tools and procedures are illustrated here

Re-sashing windows - A fiddly job made easier

Replacing glass in a window - Tutorial and guidelines on how to replace glass

Fixing the treads and risers in stairs - Hints and tips and one person's personal stair fixing story

Fixing the damp in your home - Causes and cures for dampness. Damp basements

Finding and fixing a leak in the shower - First find out how to locate the leak and then fix it

Clearing a blocked drain - Deals with sinks, toilets, showers and drains

Repairing a leaking tap - Fixing instructions plus heaps of water saving tips and hints

Hanging pictures and photographs - Also includes hanging themes, styles and calculations

Fixing roof tiles and shingles - Q & A's on all types of roofs, chimneys, gutterings & flashings

Preventing storm and water damage - Firstly find out how to decrease your chances of problems

 

 

 

 

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