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Q: Do I put hinges on the door or frame first?

• <div><p>You can attach the hinges to either the door or the frame first, depending on your preference. The order will not affect how the door hangs or the ease of installation. However, we recommend starting with the top hinge over the bottom one for stability, as it&rsquo;s much easier to support the door from below while you install the top hinge. It will also be easier to pull the door outward from the hinges as it hangs from the top than it would be to push the door toward the hinges, as there&rsquo;s less clearance on the lock side.</p></div>

Q: Can you get doors cut to size?

• <div><p>Many doors can be cut to size, but it depends on the door material. Solid wood doors are relatively easy to trim to a specific size, while hollow core and metal doors are trickier and can usually only be shaved down a little before you risk damaging them. If your door needs a lot of adjustment, it's best to order a custom size or have a pro do the resizing to make sure it holds up over time.</p></div>

Q: Do French doors have one handle or two handles?

• <div><p>French doors usually have two handles, with one for each door. However, some French doors only include a single door adjacent to a panel of glass that doesn&rsquo;t open or close. In that case, you&rsquo;d have a single handle on the door side and no handle on the stationary side.</p></div>

Q: How wide should a door jamb be?

• <div><p>The width of your door jamb should match your wall thickness exactly, so it depends on your wall. For standard door openings, the width is equal to the width of a 2-by-4-inch stud, plus the width of the drywall on both sides&mdash;about 1/2 inch each&mdash;which comes out to 4 9/16 inches. Block walls and framed walls that use 2-by-6-inch framing require a door jamb that&rsquo;s 6 9/16 inches. You should always measure your finished wall thickness to get an accurate width for your door jamb material.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to put a dog door in the wall or door?

• <div><p>Installing a dog door into an existing door is a quicker, easier project than installing one in a wall. Installing a pet door into a wall requires cutting through your home&rsquo;s drywall, ensuring no pipes or wires are cut, and sealing the new opening so as not to compromise the safety and stability of your home&rsquo;s walls, all of which may be a bigger project than many homeowners are looking to undertake.</p></div>

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Last update on January 28, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
Excellent professional locksmith with great attention to detail. He inspected everything carefully, offered helpful advice, and ensured my doors and locks worked smoothly before leaving the property secure and safe.
Locksmith Riverton IL
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Reviewed in August 2021
The Haydens did a wonderful job painting our utility room and our back door. They are friendly, efficient and now our door and utility room look brand new. We would recommend them for your next painting job
Hayden Services
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Reviewed in August 2018
Was very good and prompt at calling back and scheduling a time. Had to make two trips as I did not originally have all the proper equipment for making the garage door installation. Needed to secure a low overhead garage door installation kit. No additional add-on's to the initial quote...
Blasen Garage Doors
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Reviewed in July 2014
The guys had to work in extreme heat...with the hot weather that we had they had to take many breaks...the total job took about 5 days. They were here too when I needed to have some siding removed as my Central Air went out too. They are also going to put the siding on, when it comes in, along...
Bennett Builders
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Reviewed in September 2012
Called Ken's at 7:45 am for service on my refrigerator. The person answering the phone was polite and efficient. After I explained the problem, I was offered a service call for this afternoon. Office person reverified all my information before ending the call. I was pretty happy to get a same...
Ken's Appliance Service
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Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace

Serving Mount Pulaski, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"They were not able to fill our door space, and wanted us to make too many compromises"

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Recommended by63%of homeowners

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Serving Mount Pulaski, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"quality is always excellent. Delivery has always been on time. this is the third time I have used Arkansas wood door"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Mount Pulaski, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

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Emergency services offered

"Jeff and his crew were timely and professional, installing our front door and storm door. I would highly recommend this company and plan on using him again for our next project!"

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AOM Remodeling and Restoration

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Serving Mount Pulaski, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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David was great to work with. He and his team are professional and did a great job with the painting (I had one of the walls painted stripes). He did a great job on the entrance door which wasn?t easy to paint/refinish. He had to do multiple coats before it looked good. He put in a few extra hours to get all the painting work right.

He is zealous and focused on customer satisfaction. Quality of work is his priority. He was prompt in responding to text messages. Overall, I had a satisfying experience and will not hesitate to hire him again.

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Recommended by90%of homeowners

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Bath Planet of Springfield

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Serving Mount Pulaski, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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Credit card accepted

"Removed Tub and shower and replaced with full shower and doors, replaced sink, vanity, toilet and tile.
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Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Adam's Handyman Service

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Storm Door - Repair

Serving Mount Pulaski, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Adam's Handyman Service provides local area consumers with superior quality home improvement.With over 10 years of experience in the industry, you can be sure your project will be handled promptly and professionally. Call us today to schedule an appointment for your project. I DO NOT believe in shortcuts. We look forward to earning your business.

Response time1 day

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Sundown Exteriors LLC

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Serving Mount Pulaski, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went extremely well. The work was started and completed on schedule. It was done professionally and with care. Proprietors, Zack and Bri were very pleasant to work with. Its nice working and communicating directly with the owners. Matt and his crew did a great job. It was obvious they were skilled and had a methodical system for doing the work efficiently.

There was one minor issue after the job was complete (things happen). Zack came out to make sure the problem was corrected at his expense. We were very pleased.

I would not hesitate to have them do work for us again. I would highly recommend Sundown Exteriors to my friends, and anyone who needs a new roof. (The metal roof looks GREAT and we feel is worth the extra cost.)

Thanks Sundown!!!
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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Mount Pulaski, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The tech realigned the door senor."

Recommended by81%of homeowners

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Serving Mount Pulaski, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike did an amazing job! I needed multiple jobs done around my house such as power washing, painting and installed a partial fence. He was prompt and reasonable on price. I will definitely be calling Mike for future jobs."

Response time2 days

Response rate100%

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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World Painting Company

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Serving Mount Pulaski, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow, World Painting does outstanding work.
I had a ton of drywall repairs that needed to be done.
They sent two nice folks out. They arrived a few minutes early and went straight to work. They cleaned up after themselves.
The next day the returned, again on time, and sanded the areas they'd fixed out. They cleaned up after themselves again.
They worked very efficiently and they knew what they were doing.
I highly recommend World Painting. Good people, great work, more than reasonable price.
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Doors questions, answered by experts

You can attach the hinges to either the door or the frame first, depending on your preference. The order will not affect how the door hangs or the ease of installation. However, we recommend starting with the top hinge over the bottom one for stability, as it’s much easier to support the door from below while you install the top hinge. It will also be easier to pull the door outward from the hinges as it hangs from the top than it would be to push the door toward the hinges, as there’s less clearance on the lock side.

Many doors can be cut to size, but it depends on the door material. Solid wood doors are relatively easy to trim to a specific size, while hollow core and metal doors are trickier and can usually only be shaved down a little before you risk damaging them. If your door needs a lot of adjustment, it's best to order a custom size or have a pro do the resizing to make sure it holds up over time.

French doors usually have two handles, with one for each door. However, some French doors only include a single door adjacent to a panel of glass that doesn’t open or close. In that case, you’d have a single handle on the door side and no handle on the stationary side.

The width of your door jamb should match your wall thickness exactly, so it depends on your wall. For standard door openings, the width is equal to the width of a 2-by-4-inch stud, plus the width of the drywall on both sides—about 1/2 inch each—which comes out to 4 9/16 inches. Block walls and framed walls that use 2-by-6-inch framing require a door jamb that’s 6 9/16 inches. You should always measure your finished wall thickness to get an accurate width for your door jamb material.

Installing a dog door into an existing door is a quicker, easier project than installing one in a wall. Installing a pet door into a wall requires cutting through your home’s drywall, ensuring no pipes or wires are cut, and sealing the new opening so as not to compromise the safety and stability of your home’s walls, all of which may be a bigger project than many homeowners are looking to undertake.

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