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Q: Should cabinet doors be solid wood?

• <div><p>Solid wood is a durable and attractive option for cabinet doors that holds up well against a small amount of moisture. However, solid wood doors will expand and contract, meaning upkeep will be necessary if painted. Particleboard with veneer cabinet doors are cost-effective and can be attractive. MDF cabinet doors offer excellent and predictable workability features. However, both of those options are vulnerable to damage if water finds its way through the veneer or paint finish. </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: How much value does a barn door add to a house?

• <div><p>There are a few reasons why barn doors are appealing to homebuyers: they&rsquo;re unique and add a rustic charm to any home. While interior barn doors are a newer favorite of homeowners, when it comes to trendy renovations&mdash;like soaking tubs, farmhouse sinks, and barn doors&mdash;it&rsquo;s best to wait to see if the trend withstands the test of time before making the investment.</p></div>

Q: How much gap should I leave between the door and frame?

• <div><p>You want plenty of room between your pre-hung door and the framing in your wall to allow for shimming to get the door into the perfect position, so aim for about 1 inch on the top and both sides. That means you should make your rough opening about 1 inch taller and 2 inches wider than your pre-hung door. You&rsquo;ll then use shims to stabilize and level the door before installing it. </p></div>

Q: Why would you want an outswing door?

• <div><p>Outswing doors are more popular for exterior doors as they offer more room for moving items in and out of a home. And because the hinges are on the outside of the door, they&rsquo;re more secure against potential break-ins. But, outswing doors are more susceptible to the elements and are more expensive. Comparing <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/inswing-vs-outswing-door.htm">inswing vs. outswing doors</a> depends on your budget, needs, and overall preference.</p></div>

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Last update on July 14, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
This project originally began only as painting the inside of the house. Ashley and Josh came in and found so many things that needed to be fixed that would impede the sell of the house. They always notified me of the issues as they came up, but they did not pressure me into hiring them to fix...
Smith Family Painting and Projects
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Reviewed in April 2023
Paint cracked on door window frame. Frank very professional and repaired in timely manner. He was here at appointed time
West Shore Home Winston-Salem
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Reviewed in January 2023
Great knowledge on garage doors and openers. Fast, courteous and dependable. Will have him do more work for me on the future.
TLC Garage Doors
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Reviewed in May 2020
Shaun did the repairs and was very efficient and very, very nice. We will be calling Local Garage Doors again when we need assistance with our garage doors. I will recommend him to friends and neighbors.
Garage Door Expert
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Reviewed in July 2019
Very nice guy came out to fix our sliding door, we like him and the service he did
NZ Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2018
I lucked out here! Ignacio and his crew installed a quality and beautiful shower door. They were timely, professional and efficient. We are home builders and they were willing to help us meet our budget expectations. AND they cleaned up after themselves! In the home building business,...
Lion Glass Installations Corp
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Reviewed in January 2017
The Long and Winding Road (Through the Mountains and the Valleys) --- Our family recently decided to move from Indiana to North Carolina, approximately 600 miles away. In doing so, we needed to enlist the assistance of a moving company. I called several companies to get quotes for moving enough...
Wild Safari Moving
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Reviewed in January 2017
The Long and Winding Road (Through the Mountains and the Valleys) --- Our family recently decided to move from Indiana to North Carolina, approximately 600 miles away. In doing so, we needed to enlist the assistance of a moving company. I called several companies to get quotes for moving enough...
Red Cheetah Moving, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2014
Marvin worked for me two times (and I made super reviews on both works). This time, we needed a great painter for a house we want to rent. The house had a ugly looking kind of grey paint inside, depressive stuff and had been very badly painted : (paint on the floor, on the carpets, on the door...
Nelms Services
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Reviewed in February 2010
i was sontacted while i was stilll on the computer. we scheduled a time of service and within two days my garage door was repaired and working like new. the job was completed within 45 minutes. i was very please with the service and the price of the repair.
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Leap Windows, Doors & More

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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceSliding Door - Install

Serving Providence, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are very happy! He was very attentive, his crew was quick, and the quality of windows is really good."

Response time9 hrs

53 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by71%of homeowners

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Renovation Warriors LLC

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Doors (Interior) - Install or Replace

Serving Providence, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys did such a great job pressure washing my home; it looks so much better. Their customer service was great, and the price was not bad at all. I will most certainly be hiring these guys for future services."

+10

Response time4 hrs

Response rate95%

Recommended by42%of homeowners

Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace

Serving Providence, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I felt the price quoted was exceptionally high and they wanted to do more than just replace 2 doors."

6137 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by66%of homeowners

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Champion Window Company of Greensboro, LLC

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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceSliding Door - Install

Serving Providence, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We just purchased a front door from Vinny Regan. He was very knowledgeable about the doors, explained all the options available and was very pleasant to work with. We are confident Champion will do a good job installing our new door."

148 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by55%of homeowners

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M&D Property Solutions

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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceDoors (Interior) - Install or ReplaceDoors - Repair+5 more

Serving Providence, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I was very pleased with the solution to my problem and the promptness in which it was corrected."

+10

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Gault Home Repair Service

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Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace

Serving Providence, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job re-decking my porch. Great craftsman, efficient and pleasant to work with. I highly recommend this company."

Response time1 day

Response rate89%

73 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Universal Windows Direct of Charlotte

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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceSliding Door - InstallStorm Door - Install

Serving Providence, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

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.

+10

15 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by84%of homeowners

Doors - RepairStorm Door - Install

Serving Providence, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Great communication and showed up on time. Clear invoicing and variety of payment options."

+14

53 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving Providence, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We are a trustworthy, reliable, honest, and dependable team of professional handymen and remodelers.

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DNI exterior

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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceDoors (Interior) - Install or ReplaceDoors - Repair

Serving Providence, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I am 34, married with 2 kids, I love the family life. Been doing construction for 15 years now. Mostly do all kids of siding, windows/ doors. Also have lots of plumbing experience, and can operate escavator and skidsteer. Can do framing and fences or benches. I've done professional moving, and can do laminate floors.

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Doors questions, answered by experts

Solid wood is a durable and attractive option for cabinet doors that holds up well against a small amount of moisture. However, solid wood doors will expand and contract, meaning upkeep will be necessary if painted. Particleboard with veneer cabinet doors are cost-effective and can be attractive. MDF cabinet doors offer excellent and predictable workability features. However, both of those options are vulnerable to damage if water finds its way through the veneer or paint finish.

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.

There are a few reasons why barn doors are appealing to homebuyers: they’re unique and add a rustic charm to any home. While interior barn doors are a newer favorite of homeowners, when it comes to trendy renovations—like soaking tubs, farmhouse sinks, and barn doors—it’s best to wait to see if the trend withstands the test of time before making the investment.

You want plenty of room between your pre-hung door and the framing in your wall to allow for shimming to get the door into the perfect position, so aim for about 1 inch on the top and both sides. That means you should make your rough opening about 1 inch taller and 2 inches wider than your pre-hung door. You’ll then use shims to stabilize and level the door before installing it.

Outswing doors are more popular for exterior doors as they offer more room for moving items in and out of a home. And because the hinges are on the outside of the door, they’re more secure against potential break-ins. But, outswing doors are more susceptible to the elements and are more expensive. Comparing inswing vs. outswing doors depends on your budget, needs, and overall preference.

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