Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

The typical range for door installation costs is $496 to $1,804, with a national average price of $1,115. Factors affecting door installation costs include the door placement, size, type, and material ...

Pocket doors can be something of a mystery. We make an elaborate effort to obscure the inner workings of most house framing, and it feels like pocket doors – by their nature hidden when open — are ...

There's a lot of jargon in the construction industry, and it's common for DIYers to see, hear, and even use terms they don't fully understand. Just like with anything, you learn as you go, increasing ...

There are lots of steps to installing a pre-hung door. Q: I purchased a pre-hung interior door and now need to install it. I thought it would be easy to do, but I’ve discovered it does seem to take ...

DEAR TIM: The house I grew up in had magnificent pocket doors that disappeared into the walls. In several rooms, the two doors would slide out and meet one another so the two rooms could be closed off ...

Question: I need to install doors at my house. But I’ve never done it. A friend told me to make the rough opening for the door and frame larger than the actual door-frame dimensions. This seems odd to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pocket doors can be something of a mystery. We make an elaborate ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...