This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to hang a new front door in an existing frame. The process involves removing the old door from the frame, removing the door casing, and cutting a rough opening. The article also discusses the importance of proper installation to avoid uneven gaps along the jamb, binding, or latching.
Prehung doors offer several advantages over traditional door installations, making them popular for both new construction and existing homes. To replace an interior door, follow these steps:
- Remove the old door from the frame.
- Remove the door casing.
- Cut a rough opening.
- Screw six brackets onto the door frame, put the door into the opening, and screw them to the wall.
When reframing a doorway, first determine if the walls are solid or stud. If the joists above run parallel to the wall, it is not load-bearing. If the joists run perpendicular to the wall, it is load-bearing.
After removing the existing doorway, stud out and plaster, make a new opening (approximately 2m along the same wall), fit the lintel, door frame, and architrave, and move the light switch. This article is a valuable resource for those interested in improving their home’s interior spaces.
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Hmm, why did Tommy just cut out the aperture for a door? Judging by that wallpaper on the other side he would have been morally justified in removing the entire wall. Tommy ought to have reported said entire wall to the “Style Police” the instant he first set eyes on it. And, on the topic of due diligence … lucky the glass didn’t break … might have been a tad embarrassing … As for the debate on screw or nail … might I enquire if Festool makes a nail gun … yet? All that aside it did demonstrate that remodeling non load bearing walls, in that particular situation, was not difficult and perfectly straightforward even for a relative novice.
Reality! It’s what works in todays market folks. I think this property is an amazing find! It’s like walking through a thrift store and discovering a gem. You, Molly and Barry bring craftsmanship into the process and Elizebeth brings accounting skills into the business. We get to sit home and enjoy the progress (this is the only way to enjoy remodeling!). ONWARD.
Hello all! This is so exciting to be able to follow along with your flip project. Thanks so much for taking us along! Bill, I totally understand your thoughts on the deck and other project suggestions. The thing people don’t understand is….this is a business investment. NOT a long term HOME investment. People don’t seem to understand the concept of ROI. When you enter into a project like this, you absolutely have to check your emotions at the door. When you walk into that house and start planing out the renovation, you can’t put personal taste into the planning. Honestly, if I was a buyer, I might not want YOUR personal taste in my home…. I would want to add my own personal touches. Anyway, y’all are doing a fantastic job! I’m really enjoying this. It has to absolutely clear to everyone, that y’all know what your doing! Thank you for taking us along! Blessing to y’all. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
Hey Bill, instead of using treated wood for the deck, get DECK ALL. What we did with ours, I painted 2 coats on all sides and the ends of the boards. It comes in many colors. Our deck is going on 3 years now! Will probably put on another coat just on the exposed boards next year. Water runs off and it also acts like nonskid. It only came to $195 total! Our landlord was really pleased! He quoted anywhere from $250 to $400 to have it done professionally. We did it for him ourselves! And he reimbursed us.
I can’t wait to see the project finished…I’m sure it will be a HUGE improvement…I’m so glad that my Renovations projects are behind me and now when I need or want something done I just hire someone to do it for me Thank God…I can barely manage a gardening project now and will be hiring someone to help me with that in the next week or so 😂 unfortunately I’m not as fortunate as Elizabeth to have a handy husband around ! French doors would be beautiful if your budget allows it…I always find glass sliding doors so heavy and not appealing…just my own personal thoughts !
I’ve had some loose tiles in my bathroom for 4 years. When my son was here today it came up in conversation and he said “show me”. Within the hour he had fixed the problem. When you know HOW to do something it makes all the difference. It is so much fun perusal you create magic! Thanks for the articles.
It’s incredible how things change throughout the decades. In the 70’s in Canada they took to wiring homes with aluminum wire. To attach copper wires required a special paste and marettes. I had a 1972 home in Montreal with aluminum. It was a pain. This Reno is captivating me. I’m learning quite a bit.🙂👍👍👍
Such a beautiful piece of property. Plenty of room for a tiny house guest cottage? So much fun perusal all your progress on the house. Most of the renovations don’t seem overly complicated but what caught my attention most was your comment about jacking up the house to replace some rotting wood. Sounds major. Look forward to seeing how that is done. Thanks for taking us along on your “big adventure”.
See this rehabs house . Makes me wish I had the money/ carpenter skills or aleast funds to fix up the church I’m part of its 100 year old church in need of repairs. I did article about it on my website. I been definitely enjoying the articles and also your son articles as well. I just few days ago subscribe to his website so I can catch the full story on this house you both are rehabbing. Definitely enjoyed your website. One thing I like about you and Elizabeth is you both are followers of Christ . Well wish good luck on fixing it up hope ya don’t run into to many problems that older home tend to give. Will definitely keep all in prayers.
I’m so glad you said those cabinets were no good because it broke my heart perusal them come down. I’m so happy you’re leaving the sliding glass I really believe that adds a lot of value to the kitchen and I think it’s just a wow factor. Someone could even put in an above ground pool off the deck I imagine. I’m glad you moved the garage door so you have so much more room in one area for the kitchen I think it’s a good design.
Since comments help your website I’ll add my two cents. Regarding decks: As you said lumber prices are insanely high but beside that issue is that wood decks eventually rot or get termite or storm damage. I’m all for patios instead, flaggstone or whatever looks good to you. They last without rot and are much less of a liability.
I did see the first article of this house where you said that both families were buying or had bought this house as a project and the article that showed the 3 garages from outside. I’m thinking that this house would be great for someone who wanted to have a business out of the house as a mechanic shop or maybe anything that requires three garages, then live in the house and have the office there too. but that’s how i’m seeing this house. Sunny yellow sells best from what i’ve read, but whether you paint or vinyl side is your choice. I have lived in both and right now we have vinyl siding and it has to be washed every few years with a power washer. I’m thinking that paint is preferable, but that’s me. I love that you took that ancient tree down and are going to put in a more modern, practical and usable deck too. Since there are dogwood, Im thinking that you could put in a couple of Rhodadendron bushes on either side of the hedge for color in spring, just a though.
Looking good! I like the moving of the door. I don’t like walk in closets into the restrooms, humidity is a problem and then privacy for anyone in the restroom should someone else want to use the closet. First of these new ones that i have watched so far. I see no real reason to comment otherwise as Bill IS a professional, I am not. I only have living in a house experience, not building experience.
It’s crazy what wood is costing now. Hubby bought 8 – 8 ft garden ties, and those were a grand price of $124.24 Canadian! Then he needed 2x6x12 treated boards to replace the back steps, and for 2 of them he paid $51.00!. Anything being built with wood is costing a whole lot more now. That deck on the reno house was overkill, with all those steps and up down to different levels. Love the new size that you will be building. Thanks for sharing.. I’m really enjoying perusal both websites.
Every time I see Carly in your articles, I smile. I just LOVE her and that gorgeous dimpled smile! She’s a beauty with humor and intelligence and a kindness that shows through. I love that she is learning from her parents and grandparents and will be so skilled in life. She has a great future ahead of her. I think I have said this before, but she reminds me of my 19 year old daughter (who is amazingly talented in art, but doesn’t give herself enough credit). Aside from that, another great article as usual. Thanks! 🙂
Great idea moving that door in the kitchen. That’s a great house. If it were my kitchen, I’d want a breakfast bar running from the wall – where that door to the garage was before, that parallels where the length of the patio door is located. I say that for 2 reasons. It can do double duty as a breakfast bar/buffet and a way for a prep cook/barbecue cook to set food going in and out to the deck for grilling. Maybe even put the sink in an area, on the wall, or at the end of the bar close to the wall, that makes it easy to clean up dishes from the breakfast bar/buffet. I hope that makes sense. This is just coming from someone, who does a lot of family meals and I like my sink, dishwasher, bar area and eating utensils around the same area, for convenience sake. Loving these articles. You all do a great job remodeling❣️
Fascinating! I wanted to move a doorway to provide space for a linen closet in my hall bathroom. The builder said it would be cost-prohibitive. Now, I see why. Electrical issues would have been involved, and, as you said, the code is “radically different” now than it was in 1968, when my house was built. Alas! By the way, Barry, I like your “better crowbar.”
….”oh we’ll probably have to jack the house up a bit to fix that”…..”need to move that door over there”…..”there was a big cedar tree here”…..”removed all that decking”… Bill, can I tell you how many times my hair’d be on fire with all of these projects YET, you make it simple, educational and FUN!! Can’t wait to see more!
I think a change of colors to softer tones is appreciating to ROI yet it will not cost more than paint. Using durable, cost affective paint will show off a quality looking painted surface that looks new will sell the house faster. Maybe the outside, if done in paint vs. vinyl siding could be durable, and the inside, more economical. If there’s some room to indent that door from the kitchen into the garage by two feet would look nicer than it places on a flat kitchen wall.
That was great that you were careful with the trim. When we did our hoarder house a couple years ago, the contractor was not careful. He broke a bunch of it and told us to go pick up more at Home Depot. I said “That trim is from 1977. They don’t have the same stuff at Home Depot.” So frustrating. :/
I’m not in the construction industry. But something I’ve always wondered, why on non load bearing walls are headers so large needed? Why couldn’t sandwiched 2×4’s be used? If the wall is not load bearing then all that header should be dispersing load wise is the short 2×4’s above and drywall to the jack studs. I understand that there are codes that need to be followed. And those vary city to city state to state. but it just seems over engineered to me.
Eliabeth had said that the closets were cedar lined but that being so old they didn’t smell any more. Could you use a sander over the cedar to bring it back? A linen closet in by the shower would be nice as there doesn’t look to be one. WOW you guys are really moving along. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
Bill, around the 8:49-8:50 mark the bathroom light suddenly switches on. It’s continuous footage and doesn’t appear anyone turns it on… Did it happen when you shifted the electrical cord that is hanging down as you slide the new 2×4 in place? Just thinking about why the light just turns on like that,lol!? Your explanations on ROI decisions are completely understandable. (It’s such a treat AND education seeing you, your son and families working to shape up this wonderful place!)