"Excellent. Victor was prompt, knowledgeable and understood what I needed and repaired everything quickly. I will definitely use him again for future repairs and/or projects. I highly recommend him."
"I had two people come out that could not repair my sliding glass door. I initially understood; it is over 30 years old. Near Me Sliding Door (Juda), came out and came up with this idea (thought outside the box) and my door works perfectly. I am very happy with their work and their honesty."
"Jamie Garcia of JAMIE’S HOME REPAIR, is an ultimate professional. Stucco, eaves, painting, etc. It seems there’s nothing he can’t do. I would definitely recommend him for any project."
"Tony and crew were great. The appropriate door was installed beautifully and the fence was fixed better than new. They were prompt, work was done quickly and thoroughly. We are also having him quote on doing our bathrooms and floors. In the quote process he gave recommendations to improve what we want done. This is intended to be a great recommendation."
"Service was to repair front screen door hinges and to rescreen sliding patio door adding a pet grill and pet door. Both needed special parts which were procured as promised. I am thrilled with the results. I highly recommend Morgan and his company for your screen needs."
"Jose arrived exactly when I needed help fixing my broken door. On a Sunday and a holiday. I was not secure with a broken door and didnâ t know what to do. Jose repaired the door and secured the entire entry area. Great work and affordable. I feel safer now and can sleep. A home guardian angel. Thank you!"
"I received a great quality job for Felipe’s repair of the termite damage above my bathroom window! What I appreciated about Felipe’s approach was he was willing to brainstorm a few options with me. 5 stars!"
This points to a climate difference between the inside of your home and the outdoors. While common during peak cold days, frequent icing inside your storm door points to excess moisture being trapped between your entry door and storm door. In most cases, this can be fixed by updating worn weatherstripping or addressing gaps that are allowing warm, humid air from your home to get into the space between the doors.
The door jamb is one part of the door frame, which means you can sometimes replace or fix the door jamb without replacing the frame. However, check the frame for damage before you work on the door jamb. If there’s damage to the frame, you’ll need to fix that before repairing or replacing the door jamb.
WD-40 can temporarily silence a squeaky door hinge, but it is not recommended as a long-term solution. While it is effective at breaking down rust and grime, it contains very little lubricant and evaporates quickly. Using WD-40 can also attract dirt and dust to the hinges, which may cause more wear and tear over time. For a more lasting fix, after cleaning the hinge, apply a true lubricant. Better options include silicone spray, white lithium grease, metal or plastic lubricants, or oil-based products like petroleum jelly.
The cost to remove an existing exterior door and close up the opening ranges from about $2,000 to $2,600. This cost includes removing the door and building a wall in the opening, and then installing siding and paint to finish it off. Consult a door installer with the specific details and measurements of your exterior door to get an accurate estimate of the project price.
Exposure to moisture leads to door jamb rot. Water softens the wood, leaving it susceptible to damage from even slight bumps. Over time, the excess moisture allows mold, mildew, and fungus to grow. These organisms feed on the wood, leaving behind a soft, splintering door jamb. The breakdown will continue if the wood isn’t repaired or replaced. Outdoor wood jambs are the most prone to rotting, but bathrooms and doorways in a humid climate can sustain this damage.
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