Home > How To Library > Doors > Exterior Doors

Exterior Doors

Learn about working with the exterior doors of your home with Bob Vila, including information about installing custom doors, door trimming, door painting, and more.

Related Showrooms

Sears - Custom-Fit Replacement Windows and Entry Doors
ETO Doors - Shop for Interior & Exterior Doors - Lowest Price Guaranteed

Exterior Doors, page 2 of 4:  <<  1 [2] 3 4  >>    
13 Articles  5 Step By Step  20 Tips  37 Videos  75 All 
Fixing Door Dents
Fixing Door Dents
If you have dents in the metal-clad doors in your home, one answer is to use auto-body fillers to make the fix. Either the ...
French Door and Weep Holes on the Balcony
French Door and Weep Holes on the Balcony
Bob starts on the balcony of the Manhattan Brownstone where open space was standard for these urbsan town homes. The balcony ...
French Door Hardware
French Door Hardware
Bob meets with Ryley and installs the hardware trim on an Andersen French door.
French Doors Arrive
French Doors Arrive
Bob meets up with Ray Adams from Pella to look at the new Pella French doors that Charlie will be installing in the library. ...
Glazed Door Options
Glazed Door Options
There are several options when choosing a glazed door. For maximum light, consider a door with a large glass area. For privacy ...
Hanging a Shiplap Pine Wood Door
Hanging a Shiplap Pine Wood Door
Bob and Ryley install a new pre-hung shiplap pine door, which they build themselves, in the shop.
Hanging Double Doors
Hanging Double Doors
The tricky part of hanging double doors is that they have to meet in the middle. After hanging each door, check to see how ...
Hanging the Front Door
Hanging the Front Door
At the Malibu beach house, Bob meets with Jack and Kent Colstead to hang the new arched top, vertical grain, Douglas fir front ...
High-Perfomance French Doors
High-Perfomance French Doors
Cordell Burton from Pella Windows in Iowa is with Bob to show him the inswinging French doors that will be installed in the ...
Installation of the Home Security Lock System
Installation of the Home Security Lock System
Bob Vila meets with Alexis Willingham and Billy Carmen from MacLock and Wizard Industries, respectively. Willingham ...
Installing a Brick Walkway
Installing a Brick Walkway
House six of the Elmwood project. The brick walkway goes in and the railings are replicated by Forester Moulding.
Installing a New Lockset
Installing a New Lockset
A new wood door will require a new lockset. Simple tools and accurate measurements make installing your own lockset an easy job.
Installing a Therma-Tru Pre-Hung Door
Installing a Therma-Tru Pre-Hung Door
Bob is joined by Michael McDevitt of Therma-Tru Doors as Wes Lohr and his crew prepare for the installation of the pre-hung ...
Installing an Impact-Resistant Front Door
Installing an Impact-Resistant Front Door
Bob is back at the Punta Gorda, Florida, storm-ready house for the installation of the hurricane-resistant front door. Jesse ...
Installing Custom-Style Insulated Cedar Faced Garage Doors
Installing Custom-Style Insulated Cedar Faced Garage Doors
Bob and Kevin take a brief tour of the project before Bob goes off to meet Kent Forsland of Designer Doors Inc. to look at the ...
Installing French Doors
Installing French Doors
Tim Berky has the rough opening prepared for the installation of the inswinging French doors. The doors come with temporary ...
Installing Hurricane Resistant Frenchwood Doors
Installing Hurricane Resistant Frenchwood Doors
Bob meets with Kevin Calman to install an Andersen Frenchwood door.
Installing New Doors
Installing New Doors
Installing new doors strikes fear in the hearts of most homeowners, but if you take your time and follow basic guidelines, ...
Installing the Bluestone Front Steps
Installing the Bluestone Front Steps
Bob Vila meets up with Dave Anderson from Pasvalco, a New Jersey-based stone contractor, to discuss the new steps being added ...
Installing the French Doors
Installing the French Doors
Matt Alexander is getting ready to install the new Pella French doors. The rough opening is 72' x 82'. Originally there had ...
 <<  1 [2] 3 4  >> 

Bellacor.com - Quality Lighting and More


TOTO USA - Plumbing Fixtures


Radiantec - Radiant Floor Heating


Radiantec - Radiant Solar Heating


NewGrass - Synthetic Grass for Artificial Lawns


FloorMall.com - Find Your Floor

View all Showrooms






 

About | FAQ | Contact | Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Help
© BobVila.com 2008