We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many DIYers, installing a pre-hung door exists on the fringe of their confident skill set. Sure, they can likely get it functional, but ...

Q. I need to install some doors at my house. I've never done it before. A friend told me to make the rough opening for the door and frame larger than the actual door frame dimensions. This seems odd ...

Question: I need to install doors at my house. But I’ve never done it. A friend told me to make the rough opening for the door and frame larger than the actual door-frame dimensions. This seems odd to ...

Q: I need to install some doors at my house. A friend told me to make the rough opening for the door and frame larger than the actual door frame dimensions. He also told me that I need to use shims to ...

Before starting an exterior door upgrade, it helps to understand how prehung doors are built and why many homeowners choose ...