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Homeland Improvement Inc.
4.7(
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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceDoors (Exterior) - Install or Replace - For BusinessSliding Door - Install+3 more

Serving Dunlap, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

"Homeland Improvements is a small professional organization. Shane is very polite and you can tell he really cares about doing a quality job. When we are ready to have more windows installed we will use him again because the windows and doors are a good product and Shane takes the time to install them properly, not on the cheap. Thanks!"
 Double Hungs / Trapaziod
Picture windows
Entry Door
Terrace Door
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Pro Handyman Services
4.9(
12
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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceDoors (Exterior) - Install or Replace - For BusinessDoors (Interior) - Install or Replace+12 more

Serving Dunlap, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

"He does custom repairs, bathrooms, kitchens, remodeling, siding, basement finishing, stair, cabinets and door. He's done a good job. He started working a month ago and he's all done. Everything looks nice! I would recommend him to anyone. If you need your house repaired, I recommend him"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Midwest Sunrooms and Outdoor Living
4.6(
9
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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceDoors (Exterior) - Install or Replace - For BusinessDoors (Interior) - Install or Replace+6 more

Serving Dunlap, IA and surrounding areas

"This business did an absolutely outstanding job on the removal and replacement of our patio cover! Greg and Ted were a joy to work with. Highly knowledgeable of the project, hard working, punctual, great workmanship, respectful and always willing to stop and address our questions and requests. All in all, one of the best contractor's we have had the pleasure to meet and work with. Highly recommend them!"
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Doors FAQs, answered by experts

The best direction for a gate to swing depends on its location and purpose, but swinging inward is the general rule. An inward swing is often considered safer, prevents the gate from opening into public spaces like a sidewalk, and may be required by local building codes.

There are exceptions and specific considerations. If your property is on a slope, an inward swing might not be possible. For a deck gate, it's safest to have it swing away from any steps. In a backyard, the direction can be a matter of preference, though an inward swing can be helpful when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

Regardless of direction, ensure the gate can open fully without hitting any objects or blocking spaces. While an inward swing is standard, a gate that can swing both in and out offers the most flexibility if your setup allows for it.

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

A door sill is the bottom portion of your door frame, while a threshold is the transition piece that separates the two types of flooring between rooms, or serves as the transition between the interior and exterior on an exterior door. The threshold sits on top of the door sill. A kick plate is a protective plate that sits against the face of a door to prevent damage to the door from feet and shoes. You’ll usually only find kick plates on exterior doors, while every door has a door sill, and most exterior and interior doors have a threshold.

You should prime interior doors before painting for the best results. If you do paint directly on the wood, you could see some of the grain patterns show through the paint, in which case you’d need to apply additional coats. Priming the surface before painting will reduce the number of coats and can better cover the grain pattern for a clean, finished look.

Yes, you need to install a sill for an exterior door. A sill offers structural support for the doorframe and creates a place to install the threshold, which is essential for keeping water from seeping underneath the door and into the home. Door sills are not necessary for interior doors.

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