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Learn about working with various types of doors with Bob Vila, including information about basement access doors, installing pocket doors, retractable screen doors, and more.

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20 Ways to Save Money on Heat this Winter
20 Ways to Save Money on Heat this Winter
Turn down the thermostat. Put on your heavy sweater and comfy slippers. It’s time to get serious about ways to save money on ...
Art Glass for Beauty and Privacy
Art Glass for Beauty and Privacy
Glass can transform space with color, light, and pattern. Used in doors as insets or panels, art glass allows light to ...
Basement Access Doors
Basement Access Doors
If you're looking to bring basement access to your home, there are many options to choose from. Even with an existing home ...
Choosing Exterior and Interior Doors
Choosing Exterior and Interior Doors
New doors can increase the home's value, improve energy-efficiency and optimize security features. Some factors to consider ...
Convenience Products
Convenience Products
Larry Ratliff from Convenience Products joins energy expert Steve Easley to talk about strategies to fill the 1000s of tiny ...
Dog Safety
Dog Safety
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com. Give your dog a sense of security and boundaries to keep him out of trouble ...
Final Tour of the Completed Second Home in the Project
Final Tour of the Completed Second Home in the Project
House two of the Elmwood project. Attaching new casings to laundry closet. Permanently installed vanity. Then a final tour of ...
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 ...
How to Add Weatherstripping to Doors and Windows for Energy Savings
How to Add Weatherstripping to Doors and Windows for Energy Savings
Weatherstripping is an easy way to block cold or hot air from entering the home around doors, windows and electrical plates.
How to Install a New Lockset
How to Install 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.
How to Repair Sliding Doors
How to Repair Sliding Doors
Sliding doors can stick in their tracks, making them difficult to open and close. If debris in the tracks isn't your problem, ...
How to Repair Window or Door Screens
How to Repair Window or Door Screens
Replacing torn or damaged screens in an aluminum or wooden window or door is an easy project.
How to Replace a Screen Door
How to Replace a Screen Door
Old screen doors can become damaged or out of style with the rest of the house. Replacement screen doors can solve these ...
Installing a Mahogany Windowsill
Installing a Mahogany Windowsill
In this episode, Bob and Chris Vila are installing a Mahogany windowsill. It has been precut with a cleat and bevel to make ...
Installing a Mirror and other Glasswork
Installing a Mirror and other Glasswork
Bob meets with Bill Brody from Classic Glass and learns how to install a large mirror, a glass shelf, and a glass partition ...
Installing a Pocket Door
Installing a Pocket Door
At the Florida cottage, Bob meets with contractor Al Stiles, and they change and relocate a swinging door to a pocket door.
Installing Bifold Doors
Installing Bifold Doors
Bob learns from Ron Gan how to install and adjust a pair of bifold doors.
Installing Garage Door Openers
Installing Garage Door Openers
Carl Redhead is on hand to help install the garage door openers on the automotive end of the barn. Carl explains the various ...
Natural Ventilation
Natural Ventilation
Natural ventilation relies on the wind and the "chimney effect" to keep a building cool.
Painting Doors
Painting Doors
For paneled doors, remove all hardware or cover it with masking tape. (If some paint inadvertently gets on metal parts, wipe ...
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