In the home--as in life--it's often the little things that matter. And it's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. Whether it's the front-door lock that won't let you ...

Every part of a house wall is interconnected, braced and nailed to make a rigid structure, except for the windows and doors. They float in their solidly framed openings, held plumb and level with ...

Good cabinets can last for generations, and that makes them a bargain. The best value usually is measured by weighing cost and life span. But in as little as a year, junky cabinets often begin to fall ...

Q: Our front door faces the southwest and has a short overhang such that it takes a beating from the afternoon sun. We replaced our 36-by-80-inch wood-panel front door with a new fiberglass one. It ...

A how-to guru advises readers on repairing misbehaving doors, as well as a solution for cleaning old wallpaper. Q Three interior doors are out of plumb. One swings closed unless it’s more than halfway ...

Got a door in your house that wants to swing open whenever you open it just a tiny crack? The Family Handyman has a simple fix, and all you need is a few basic tools. Usually, when this happens, it's ...