"Sam did excellent job taking out old & putting in new door locks in front side & garage doors. Also immediately returned to assist in prigraming combination lock"
"Rob has done multiple jobs throughout our home. We have always been extremely happy with his work. He has replaced interior doors for us, redid an entire bathroom for us, added a small deck outside our sliding doors, and a dog barrier that keeps our dogs safe. He also does handyman things for us like replacing locks on doors. He is friendly, polite, and professional. He shows up on time and always cleans up his workspaces before he leaves. cleans up his workspaces before he leaves."
"The service and quality of work that Jason brings to all his projects is outstanding. He is a pleasure to work with and is always really friendly, as well as great at explaining what needs to be done. We cannot wait to have CMS Home Services help us with our big remodel!"
"We had a great experience with Jacob! He helped us with some outdoor work and patio repairs, and did an awesome job. He was friendly, reliable, and made sure everything was done right. We really appreciate his hard work and would definitely recommend him!"
"They did a great job installing the new patio door. They took the time they needed (830 am until almost 6 pm) and it looks great and works wonderfully. The difference in weatherproofing is astounding."
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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.
To build a standard size, six-panel door yourself, you’ll need four 2-foot by 6-foot boards, one 2-foot by 8-foot or 2-foot by 10-foot board, and a sheet of 3/4-inch, paint-grade plywood. The 2-foot by 6-foot boards will serve as your stiles, top rail, and horizontal and vertical mullions, and the wider board will serve as the bottom rail, which is usually wider than the other horizontal pieces. The plywood will serve as the panels, but you’ll need around five 1-foot by 6-foot boards to make your own panels if you want to stain the door rather than paint it.
Security experts recommend deadbolt locks as the most secure option for a house's exterior or entry doors. Deadbolts provide the best security because they can prevent most types of forced entry and are harder to lockpick. Common types include the standard single-cylinder deadbolt, which is often found on front doors. For enhanced security, you can opt for a double-cylinder deadbolt, which requires a key to operate from both the inside and the outside.
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.
Most bedroom doors are 30, 32, or 36 inches wide and about 80 inches tall, depending on the size of the room, the height of the ceiling, and any special accommodations that may be necessary for the bedroom’s occupant. The size of your bedroom door may be larger than average if it leads into a very large bedroom or a home with unique wall or ceiling features.
The Holt, MI homeowners’ guide to door services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Whether you’re installing a new door or replacing an existing one, the cost of door installation varies based on location, door type, framing needs, and other factors.
Are you looking to upgrade an old door in your home? Use this interior door installation cost guide to estimate the project's total cost and learn how to save.
There are many types of interior doors, from swinging to folding and sliding. This article breaks down each to help you find the right door for your needs.