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Town & Country Door LLC
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Storm Door - Install - For Business

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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"The door was ordered and came in about 3 weeks . Sonny and his team delivered the door and installed the steel door and door locks. They were done in an hour. We are satisfied with the complete job."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
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S&T Lock'n Key LLC
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Sliding Door or Tracks - RepairDoors - Repair - For Business

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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"The locksmith, Sam, arrived punctually. He installed a new storm door lock and additionally repaired the face hole of another door lock which had been installed by someone else years ago & needed repair. The price was a bit high, but the professional workmanship was worth it."
Response time6 hrs
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Nothaft Carpentry
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Doors - RepairDoors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceDoors (Exterior) - Install or Replace - For Business+10 more

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Nothaft Carpentry LLC is a full service carpentry and handyman company. Owned and operated by Gary f Nothaft, we focus on providing customer satisfaction on every project.Residental and commercial

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Doors questions, answered by experts

While not strictly required, it is highly recommended to shim both sides of a door. Shimming both sides allows you to make minor adjustments for wall framing that isn't perfectly plumb, ensuring the door is level and hangs evenly. This practice helps the door swing open and close smoothly, reduces the chances of the frame warping, and can be used to center the door within the wall opening. If you are working alone, you may find it easier to remove the door slab to lighten the weight while supporting the frame and inserting the shims. With two people, the process is generally faster and easier, whether the slab is left in place or not.

A prehung door is a door that comes ready to install, already mounted in its frame with hinges and stop molding included. Because everything is factory-aligned, installation is quicker, more precise, and convenient, as you don't need to drill or align the hinges yourself. This makes it a smart option if your current frame is damaged, uneven, or if you're working on a new build. Installation involves fitting the entire unit into the rough opening, shimming and leveling it, and then securing it. If you are replacing an existing prehung door, the process is even simpler, often just requiring you to swap the old unit for the new one and secure it with a few screws. Prehung doors typically cost only slightly more (around $20) than a door slab alone, making them an efficient choice.

You should generally cut between 1/8-inch and 1 inch when planing a door. If you cut off more than that, you risk damaging the door. Planing too much from the bottom of your door can cause noticeable gaps, so it’s always better to start with as thin of a section as possible and work in thin layers until your door no longer sticks.

You can convert a pre-hung door into a Dutch door, but it’s more of a pain. Pre-hung doors are already set in the frame with the hinges and everything aligned, so once you cut the slab in half, you’ll likely need to adjust the hinge placement and maybe even mess with the frame itself. It’s doable, but expect some trial and error because it’s not a straight-swap situation.

Yes, you can add a door to your basement—it might even be required, depending on building codes in your area and whether or not you’re using the basement as a bedroom. A basement contractor can give you some advice on installation and help you add a door to your basement.

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