Show All ItemsWe purchased a house in 2011. When we moved in, the front door wouldn't open all the way; it drug the floor at about 70 degrees from full open. Enough to squeeze by it, and you could force it all the way open, but it was rubbing the floor pretty good. I figured this was an easy fix and didn't pay too much attention to it. A few weeks after living there, I realized that the reason the door was dragging was because the door was not plumb. The top of the jamb was leaning into the house, so as you opened the door, the knob side of the door swung downward as well. I devoted some time to remedy that situation and quickly realized my next hurdle. Now that the door was plumb and would swing all the way open, I also realized that the bottom seal/weatherstripping was missing from the door. The "new" hardwood floors (installed prior to purchase) were great, but the person that installed them failed to realize that the thickness of the flooring would impede the ability of the entry door to seal properly.

Low and behold, the reason is because the threshold is lower than the floor height. So for two very cold winters we have had a large gap under our front door. We plug it with draft stoppers, towels, etc., but it still lets in a ton of cold air. I decided that this winter would be different so I started researching my options. In most cases, it's easier to raise the header and keep a standard door size, but the soffits on the front of my house are directly above the door frame, so I have ZERO room to go upward. I need a door that is approx. 1 1/2" shorter than the standard height and I can build up my rough opening from the bottom. I priced doors from everywhere in town, and they are all special order ranging from $450-$700 for a basic, 6 panel, steel clad door. Keep in mind that a basic, 6 panel, steel clad door can be purchased at any home improvement store for just over $100. So, we're looking at $300+ to cut 1 1/2" inches off??? After researching off and on for a while, I decided to tackle the project.

Follow along if you're still interested.Step 1: Gather tools and suppliesYou'll need a variety of tools to complete this task exactly as I did it. Some tools may be substituted for others, this is just what I used. Note: you will NOT need a torch to complete this task. :)Tools:normal hand tools - screwdrivers, pliers, hammer, etc drill router with straight bit circular saw reciprocating saw utility knife air compressor air stapler straightedge (at least as long as the door is wide) squarepencil caulk gun sawhorses clampsSupplies:replacement steel entry door Liquid nails 1 1/2"-2" staples scrap woodAfter some research, I purchased my door from Menards for two reasons. The first is because they regularly go on sale for $119. Second because I think it is a better built door. The doors are made by Midwest Manufacturing, who has a door comparison here. I assume competitor H and competitor L refer to Home Depot and Lowes, but that's only an assumption. I do have experience with the Reliabilt brand door from Lowes, and my opinion is that this Menards/Midwest MFG door feels like a better built, heavier duty door.

How to Install Weatherstripping on an Entry Door for a Tight Seal Viewing in Doors & Windows A 1/32” gap around the edge of an entry door can let in as much cold air as a two-inch hole smack in the center.  Imagine how that would feel on a wintry day. The good news is you can eliminate drafty leaks around exterior doors with this simple-to-apply weatherstripping that installs in minutes and lasts for years.  The integrated vinyl tubing makes an excellent seal against moisture and air.garage door opener surprise az With the door closed, measure the length of the doorstop on the hinge side of the door frame.  average cost garage torsion spring replacementThen, transfer that measurement to a length of weatherstripping.auto glass repair edison

Next, draw a straight cutting line.  Cut the vinyl tubing with a utility knife and the metal with a hacksaw, using a very fine 32-tooth-per-inch blade.  Using a self-centering drill bit, drill pilot holes and then install the screws.  When the right and left sides are in place, measure and cut the top.  Attach the top piece the same way the sides.  With the weatherstripping installed, you can tell just by the sound of the closing door that it's well sealed and that drafts are going to stay outside where they belong. Sealing the Bottom of a Door One of the easiest to install solutions for the bottom of an entry door is a door sweep like the one pictured here.  These are available from hardward stores, home improvment centers and Amazon.  Click here to view.NEW YORK – Home Depot has pulled a Halloween prank prop called the Scary Peeper Creeper from its shelves in Canada because some customers found it too scary. The gag is a lifelike face that can be attached with a suction cup to the outside of a window, looking in, to resemble a Peeping Tom in a hoodie.

Not everyone found it funny in Canada, where a notorious serial killer and rapist from the 1980s was a voyeur. Home Depot spokesman Stephen Holmes said the prop was removed from the company’s 182 stores in Canada out of sensitivity after the complaints. Home Depot still sells the Scary Peeper Creeper in the United States for about $30, and the North Carolina small business that produces it, Scary Peeper Inc., sells it online. “Our intention for this product is for it to be used as a fun-spirited prank,” Emily Dowtin, vice president of Scary Peeper, told CNNMoney in an email. “We offer our sincerest apologies to anyone who has been offended by our products and, certainly, to those who have been victimized by voyeurs. Violence towards women is a serious issue, and our products are not intended to make light of serious crimes.” She said it was the only time she’d heard complaints in four years selling the prop. At least one commenter on Home Depot’s website said the product was “in very bad taste for all the attacks done on women and children,” and another who rated it highly said he felt bad for how much he had scared his girlfriend with it.