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How to Replace a Threshold on an Exterior Door

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Replace the threshold of an exterior door when it shows signs of rot or deterioration. Rotten wooden casings and the riser may need to be replaced as well.
Step 8: Remove the old threshold
Use a large chisel or the claw of a ripping hammer to split the center section of the threshold into pieces. Use a pry bar to pry the rest of the center section away. Carefully remove the remaining left and right sections of the old threshold by hand.
Split the center section of the threshold.

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