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Q: The bifold doors in our laundry room have an uneven gap at the top that bothers us. The same imperfection is reversed at the bottom of the doors. The doors close evenly. I tried to move the ...

Details: JELD-WEN and Reliabilt Interior Bifold Doors manufactured by JELD-WEN, Inc. of Klamath Falls, Ore.; sold at Home Depot, Lowe's and other retailers between February 2011 and March 2012.

The solution? Double-sided custom cabinetry with sliding slatted doors. When closed, the doors provide separation between the rooms; to open, they slide in front of the cabinetry on the dining side.