A pocket door is a great way to pick up usable floor and wall space that normally would be occupied by a door's swing. You can buy and install a pocket door for as ...

Q: The house I grew up in had magnificent pocket doors that disappeared into the walls. What’s the secret to installing a pocket door? Is this a task a do-it-yourselfer can tackle? A: Modern pocket ...

Nov. 3—(Family Features) As aging in place and multi-generational households continue trending, integrating universal design principles into home design is essential. Home improvements, such as wider ...

Q: I am doing some remodeling in my home and I want to install more attractive interior doors. I also want them to seal better so I can zone heat and close off some rooms. Will pocket doors work? -- ...

Q. We are planning to create an apartment in our home for my elderly mother. She will need her area to be warmer than ours. What do you think about installing pocket doors instead of standard swinging ...

Q: We are planning to create an apartment in our home for my elderly mother. She will need her area to be warmer than ours. What do you think about installing pocket doors instead of standard swinging ...

Dear James: I like pocket doors because they save floor space, but they often don’t glide smoothly into the wall slot. What is the best method to install one? — Kevin D. Dear Kevin: As houses are ...

Q: My wife wants me to install a pocket door. I'm pretty intimidated by this project. I don't want to make a mistake and install a door that rubs. What's more, I'm terrified of what's behind the wall.

Pocket doors are the ideal solution for a variety of places in the home without room for traditional swinging doors or where they simply don’t make sense. Sliding sleekly into the wall, pocket doors ...

In 2025, homes are embracing a blend of cutting-edge innovation and nostalgic charm. Zillow research reveals trends like whole-home batteries and EV chargers paired with old-world features like home ...