The threshold design, with a lip and a slope toward the exterior, is what stops water from getting in. Because you have multiple bands of rubber under your door, you don’t have door sweeps.

Plug up air leaks at the bottom of your exterior door by installing a new door threshold, an aluminum strip with a vinyl insert in its center. The insert acts as a gasket to seal the gap between ...

The door is flanked by sidelights. I don't know how to attack this project because the door frames and sidelights seem to be permanently... Search. Subscribe. Manage profile. Donate. Login Log out ...

Q. I’m going to build a room addition myself because money is very tight. Can you help me understand how I frame in the door openings? I’ve never done this before and am very confused ...

Unfortunately, it’s not that easy; replacing an exterior door requires exact measuring, ­medium-to-advanced carpentry skills, and an understanding of terms and materials.

Search for a door that matches the architectural style of your home but has more detail, a more solid construction or lets in more light than your current door. 4. Hang window boxes with a ...

Sat., Sept. 16, 2017 This is the lower corner of a sliding exterior door. ... As drastic as it sounds, you also need to remove the concrete curb that’s under the door threshold.