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AsktheBuilder (January 10th, 2008 @ 11:59 am)

I doubt I will ever do that one. Way too focused.... Why not just invest in a new prehung fiberglass door unit from ThermaTru? I have had great success with them. You can have a new door installed in 90 minutes or less.

mykallb (January 10th, 2008 @ 4:18 am)

I'd sure like to a video on how to install cellularized PCV Door Jambs and moulding. Mine has rotted out BIG time (worse than I thought) and I bought the kit from Home Cheapo but have hesitated because it's my front door and if something goes wrong, I won't have a front door ;). I'm really worried about routing the hinge inlays in the door etc. Most of these door hanging vids are for pre-hung doors-unfortunately. M.

AsktheBuilder (November 7th, 2007 @ 12:21 pm)

Joe, Not at all! You want difficult? Let's see, I will mention a few tasks off the top of my head. How about framing a 14/12 pitch roof with a dutch hip? How about building a deck that is 30 feet off the ground. Now, those two are difficult..... :-)

JoeFox1014 (November 7th, 2007 @ 1:53 am)

this seems like the most difficult thing in the world to do. ever.

AsktheBuilder (October 31st, 2007 @ 8:29 pm)

The first thing to do is check ALL screws on both flaps of each hinge. Tighten them. That often helps solve door-rubbing issues. If house settlement is the cause, the measures are more drastic like you propose.

E5Bobby (October 31st, 2007 @ 8:06 pm)

I have some interior doors that are very old. The door can be lifted up a bit and when let down it seems to drag against the jamb on the upper corner on the doorknob side. Do I use a belt sander to take some wood off of the door? That'd be great to see in a video.

Ryder69420 (October 30th, 2007 @ 1:12 am)

Nice video. Wow that seems really easy. Noticed around 3:50 how easily that door swings opened. Doesn't even need help. ;)

AsktheBuilder (October 1st, 2007 @ 11:04 am)

Sure! Especially if the plumber is cross trained. You know the old saying about putting all of your eggs in one basket.

ZodiacKilah (September 2nd, 2007 @ 4:39 pm)

installing doors is a plumbers job right? becuase im going college this 10th sep and im doing a plumbing course and hoping i will be able to do those things ;)

AsktheBuilder (August 25th, 2007 @ 11:32 am)

Great point and thanks for suggesting it! I intend to do a series of videos on door installation. It is impossible to cover everything in two minutes. The series will dive into each specific common problems and how I have successfully solved each one. For example, a twisted rough opening, an out-of-level floor, door binds on door stop, door fails to latch, etc.

roynash (August 25th, 2007 @ 10:31 am)

A good start to understanding the important steps. Most of us wouldn't have an opening that level and plumb, so how about one to show some problems/solutions.

bassaroo (August 21st, 2007 @ 1:47 pm)

Thanks for all the helpful info!