The door stop should be installed so it’s about 1/32 inch away from the door when the door is flush with the jamb edges. This narrow gap allows for paint buildup over time.

With the door size, jamb width and dimensions of the rough and exterior opening in hand, Robin and Danny went door shopping. They discovered that the standard configuration of a 3-ft. door and ...

Unconventional Wisdom: Fix a Sticking Door By Scraping the Jamb (Not the Door) In most cases, a few passes with a sharp paint scraper is all it takes to solve the problem. By Roy Berendsohn ...

Our old wooden back door is worn out from years of kids and pets. What is the best way to replace the door on a house which ...

Look at the gap between the door and the floor near the door frame or jamb. You'll want to make the entire door level with that, which you can do by shimming it with some folded-up cardboard. Lift the ...

If the door binds on the strike jamb, look at the hinges. Open the door and pull up and down on the doorknob. Look for movement in the hinges, particularly at the top hinge.