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Providing regular maintenance to your sliding glass door is vital to keeping repairs to a minimum. You’ll want to vacuum the door’s track at least once a week to remove any dirt or pet hair buildup. Additionally, it’s best to lubricate the tracks monthly to ensure the door opens and closes smoothly. Don’t forget about the glass—cleaning the glass and frame once a week doesn’t stop repairs from being needed, but it does keep fingerprints and smudges at bay.

Even if you’re an advanced DIYer, repairing a sliding glass door yourself is not a good idea. This project requires precise measurements and work to ensure the door aligns properly within the space and frame, otherwise, you’ll have an uneven door on your hands. Additionally, most repairs require knowledge of taking the door apart and putting it back together with the replacement part, which if not done correctly, could cause massive problems. It’s best to leave this project to a sliding door repair specialist.

Wood putty is an effective solution for repairing holes in wood doors, especially stained ones. For stained doors, it is crucial to match the putty color to the existing finish, as it's difficult to match new stain to old stain. You can buy putty that matches your door's color or blend different shades for a perfect match. For larger holes, you can first fill the void with spray foam and then apply wood putty over it. Another option for large holes is to use spray foam and spackle, and then paint the entire door for a uniform, fresh appearance. If the hole is very large, particularly in a hollow core door, replacing the door may be the most practical solution.

Most professionals charge between $100 and $300 to replace a door threshold. Interior door thresholds will typically sit toward the lower end of that range, while exterior door thresholds will usually be higher, as your pro will need to waterproof and weatherproof the new threshold. Replacing a marble threshold for a bathroom door is one of the most expensive threshold projects, as marble is far more expensive and more challenging to work with than wood.