Pocket doors can be something of a mystery. We make an elaborate effort to obscure the inner workings of most house framing, and it feels like pocket doors – by their nature hidden when open — are ...

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 ...

en-suite bathroom with white barn door - Sheila Say/Shutterstock Along with the rise of modern farmhouse styles, sliding barn doors inside the home have skyrocketed in popularity. While barn doors ...

There are only a few things that have the power to improve your home’s first impression and its energy efficiency at the same time. One of the most obvious is prominently poised smack dab in front of ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

Q: We moved into a new home and need to install a dog door through the wall to our backyard. Where do we install it? A: Put it where there aren’t any obstructions. How do you know where there are no ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pocket doors can be something of a mystery. We make an elaborate ...

Along with the rise of modern farmhouse styles, sliding barn doors inside the home have skyrocketed in popularity. While barn ...