I bought the piano I’ve always wanted and put it in the living room, but it’s impossible to concentrate on playing it with the television blaring from the nearby family room. There is an arched entry ...

Look at the hinge side of the doors to see if the "reveal," or gap, between the doors and the jambs is pretty close all the way around the door. You want a gap of about 1/8 inch everywhere. If the ...

I recently renovated my kitchen and in the process of laying down a new subfloor and tile- the floor was raised a few more inches higher than before. I had ordered new doors at standard size and now ...

Q. We would like some information regarding the best way to install double glass French doors. We have been told that sealing on the inside is the best way, and another person told us that sealing on ...

New Delhi [India], August 27: This article explores the aesthetic and functional advantages of using French doors as patio doors. It covers everything from design and installation to maintenance tips, ...

Dear Tim: I’ve got a walkout basement garage door I want to convert to French doors. I realize I need to shrink the size of the opening to create the correct rough opening for the new door. But that’s ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. French doors let in lots of natural light, look elegant, and give you a beautiful view outside. However, there are downsides to installing ...