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Handyman Service of Indiana, LLC
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Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Jim is a really nice guy who knows his stuff. We have had him multiple times **to install a replacement lock on our patio door, replace outdoor shutters, install new outdoor light fixtures and replace our address plaque**. We are having him back in the fall to replace some window panes with cracked seals. Our jobs have been small, but he has done complete home remodels, so his knowledge and experience are huge. As for his pricing, he is extremely fair and honest!"
Living room
Living room
Dining room
Dining room
Kitchen

+19

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JRG Remodeling
4.9(
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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceDoors (Interior) - Install or Replace

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Glad to be a repeat customer! JRG did such a great job on the first project I used them for that I contacted them again to replace an exterior door. This was not a simple remove the pins and change the door job. They had to remove the entire rotted wood frame holding the door, cut the steel door to get a custom fit, and break some improperly poured concrete that was preventing the door from being leveled. All of this was done in 4 hours with just 2 people, David and Jorge. Lastly, despite their busy work load, they took care of this for us one day after requesting if they could help us get this done soon. Best home remodeler I’ve ever used!"
Home remodel
Floor installation
Home remodel
Home remodel
Tile cabinets paint trim appliance installed

+54

Response time5 hrs
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Smart Dovas LLC
4.8(
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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceDoors (Exterior) - Install or Replace - For BusinessDoors (Interior) - Install or Replace+6 more

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Delano at Smart Dovas did an amazing job in my home. He along with his apprentice. Took their time and did a fantastic job. He even corrected little things around my home that I didn't even mention. After the work was completed, they cleaned my floors so neatly. I truly appreciate their services. I will ne calling them back for other things that I need to have done in my home."
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+3

Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Universal Windows Direct of Chicago
3.9(
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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceSliding Door - InstallStorm Door - Install

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Universal Windows Direct was founded in April of 2002 by William Barr and Michael Strmac. It was their mission to create a home improvement company that offers high quality home improvement goods at the best possible value. What began as two guys in a 350 square foot office quickly grew to become one of the nation's leading remodeling companies. Today, Universal Windows Direct represents thousands of customers and has a rapidly growing network of locations nationwide, all of which are actively involved in the communities they serve.

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Universal Windows Direct
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Universal Windows Direct

+13

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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Doors questions, answered by experts

Generally, hinged French patio doors are considered more secure than sliding glass doors. French doors typically feature a more robust, solid frame that can support multi-point locking systems and deadbolts, securing the door at several points and making them harder to break into. In contrast, sliding doors often rely on a single lock and operate on tracks, which can be a security vulnerability. While you can add security bars and other features to enhance a sliding door's security, a well-made French door is often more secure on its own. Ultimately, the overall security of any patio door depends on the quality of its materials, the locking hardware, and proper installation.

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.

For most doors, you can use a 1-inch chisel to create the mortise for the strike plate. In addition, you can use a 3/4-inch chisel for more refined cuts and to clean up the edges of your mortise. The smaller tool is handy when squaring off the edges around the hole for your latch.

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 that open to exterior spaces are often installed to swing inward, as this makes them more secure than outward-swinging doors, due to the interior hinges being inaccessible from the outside. For interior doors, it’s personal preference which direction to hang your doors, but it’s common to have them open into the larger of the two spaces they’re separating.

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