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How to Replace an Interior Door

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Interior doors can become damaged, difficult to operate or old-fashioned compared to the rest of the décor. Replacing an interior door is a one-day project for one or two people.
Step 2: Remove the old door and the trim molding
Use a nail set and a hammer to lift the hinge pins out of the hinges. Remove the door from the hinges and set it aside. Use a utility knife to cut the paint between the trim molding and the wall. Gently pry the trim molding from the frame with a pry bar.
Pry the trim molding away from the frame.

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