Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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 ...

There’s nothing that says “welcome” like a beautiful, well-maintained front entry. But the door or doors that separate your home from the rest of the world should do more than simply add curb appeal.

Q. My house has an old wood front door and a steel back door. I cannot afford to replace them, but I want to make them more airtight and efficient. What things can I do myself to improve them? A.

Garage door trim is a detail that goes relatively unnoticed, but has to be done nonetheless! We decided to use metal garage door trim on our build. This was the more affordable option and worked out ...

J.D.: Before attempting any door improvements, inspect each one, especially the wood door. If the wood is warped, there really is not much you can do but replace it with a new one. Steel or fiberglass ...