Q: We have a door that scrapes the thick carpet when opened or closed. How can I trim about 1/4-inch from the door, which is quite old, without damaging it? A: The simplest method would be to use ...

Still, even if your door hasn't grown in size, you may still want to trim it a bit for several reasons, including to fit that ...

Cutting a door, solid or hollow core ... a point where you are sure the door will swing freely without touching the carpet. Use a small hammer and a nail or nail punch to remove the door.

Cutting off the bottom of the door may ... the threshold seal is in the up position so it will clear the carpet. When you close the door, the pin contacts the jamb and the seal drops down to ...

A: If you bought your door from a home center, chances are you will have to trim it for width. You say that you need to cut 1 inch off the height? That sounds excessive. My guess is that the ...

Now, the trim becomes a feature when the light hits it rather than just blending in. High-gloss is also the finish of choice for old doors, especially front doors. Bear in mind that the higher the ...