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Q: How do You lock a door with a fork?

• <div><p>This hack required some hand strength. First, bend the fork's tines. Next, slip the pointed ends into the door latch and close the door. Open the door to remove the fork and break off the fork's handle. Reinsert the fork's head into the door latch and close the door. Finally, slide the fork's handle through the tines, creating a horizontal barrier that prevents the door from opening inward.</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: Should a door frame be nailed or screwed?

• <div><p>When hanging a door frame, it&rsquo;s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/install-interior-door">cost to replace a door frame</a> is about <b>$400</b>, but you can save on labor costs if you&rsquo;re confident in your ability to DIY the project. </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: Is it safe to leave a doggy door open?

• <div><p>No, it&rsquo;s not safe to leave a doggy door open. It might be more convenient, especially at night when you just want to lay in bed. However, when you leave it open, it increases the chance of other critters getting in without your knowledge. Also, it leaves your pup unsupervised for hours at a time. </p></div>

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Last update on December 11, 2024

Reviewed in December 2024
The men who worked on our home, replacing the doors and windows, were very professional and worked great as a team. All of the work was done in approx. 6 hrs. They showed up on time and got right to work, not stopping for any breaks. They were polite and exceptional. The ONLY concern that I...
AJ Window and Door Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2021
Andy recently moved to the area becoming a neighbor. Discovering he was opening a roofing company and having difficulty getting anyone to come to help, I contacted him. He was jolly on the spot and corrected our problems. He also recently replaced our next-door neighbor's large roof, so I...
Crooked Ladder Roofing
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Reviewed in April 2021
Bob and his crew were great. All very professional and friendly. 4 of them came in and did the entire interior with 2 coats - ceiling, walls, doors, trim, etc. in 3 days! Also were able to add 3 porch ceilings we wanted as an afterthought within the same time. Kept everything clean, made no...
PA Painting and Wallcovering, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2021
Guy showed up late and told me one price over the phone then once he came to the door he then charged my wife more then he said over the phone never again I will deal with them very unprofessional also
E&k Hauling Junk Removal
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Reviewed in July 2018
Dave was great to work with as he was honest and upfront with every aspect of the project. He saved me money by being able to repair a patio door that I thought I would have to replace and also did an amazing job fixing a pipe leak that my tenant failed to tell me about for two weeks. He will be...
Peace of Mind Home Services
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Reviewed in January 2018
Kailn and his crew replaced water damaged joists and the sub-floor in my sun room and then installed a new door and window. They had to remove some tiles to do the job. They salvaged the tiles and were able to re-lay them. It looks beautiful. They were very easy to work with and very...
TRI-County Enterprises
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Reviewed in October 2017
Lui did a beautiful job installing our garage door. We received excellent customer service and a great price and we just love our new garage door... Would definitely hire again...
M&O Garage Doors, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2016
Dennis helped me contact the Kolbe rep to measure and determine the proper windows for installation. When the windows were delivered, Dennis set an installation date to match his busy schedule. Some of the replacement windows were tricky to install, but Dennis made the installations look easy. ...
sosnoski contracting
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Castle The Window People - Mid Atlantic

4.6(

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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceStorm Door - InstallSliding Door - Install+3 more

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great product and well demonstrated."

+30

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

195 neighbors recently requested a quote

Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I liked that there was no nonsense. Their salesman was straightforward and the price was fair. We were also impressed with the installers. They installed all the windows in 1 day and they look great. I'm happy I chose them."

+55

Response time6 hrs

2807 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by66%of homeowners

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HD Finished Carpentry LLC

5.0(

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

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"These guys did excellent work! I had 3 over 100 year old exterior doors rehung with new hardware, lock sets, threshold, and weather stripping. The doors were drafty, and I could hardly get them closed. Now they are right and tight. They close easily and no more drafts! Thanks HD finished carpentry!"

Response time10 hrs

Response rate91%

Recommended by62%of homeowners

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John's Small Jobs Services

4.5(

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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceDoors (Interior) - Install or ReplaceDoors (Interior) - Install or Replace - For Business+3 more

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and accommodating with quick responses and good communication. The price was reasonable and the work was high quality. I would recommend them for any flooring or small jobs."

+43

7 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by72%of homeowners

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Mitchell's Homestead Construction Co.

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

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Josh did a fantastic job on our bathroom. He replaced all of the old fixtures, vanity, sink, and tub/shower with new and updated items. Josh also remodeled our linen closet. Josh worked with us through the whole job. I would rehire Josh again."

+28

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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David L Handyman Services

5.0(

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Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace - For BusinessDoors (Interior) - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Lee's Custom Carpentry, LLC

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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceDoors (Interior) - Install or ReplaceDoors - Repair+1 more

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He is a perfectionist. He is very clean with his work. He was more reasonable then anyone else in my area."

+36

Response time4 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Castle The Window People Mid Atlantic

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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceStorm Door - InstallSliding Door - Install+3 more

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Castle The Window People is the right combination of qualities to make us the best choice for your next window or door project. History: that shows our success has been sustained over decades. Buying power: we leverage our buying power to deliver the highest quality products at the best price and we provide great value. Business model: our focus is on windows and doors and we may be the most seasoned experienced professionals in the industry. Our focused experience allows us to confidently say we are window and door experts. Product and solutions: our products windows and doors are high performing, well installed, good quality windows and doors. Customer protection: we are home to the only true lifetime guarantee in the industry. Putting it all together we believe we are the best choice for your next window and or door project.

74 neighbors recently requested a quote

Doors (Interior) - Install or Replace

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He does nice a work."

Response time20 mins

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Ramon Construction

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Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace - For BusinessDoors (Interior) - Install or Replace - For BusinessDoors - Repair+3 more

Serving Central, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I'm a hard worker. I am responsible with my work. Licensed and insured. \n-Habla Español en Engish

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Doors questions, answered by experts

This hack required some hand strength. First, bend the fork's tines. Next, slip the pointed ends into the door latch and close the door. Open the door to remove the fork and break off the fork's handle. Reinsert the fork's head into the door latch and close the door. Finally, slide the fork's handle through the tines, creating a horizontal barrier that prevents the door from opening inward.

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.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project.

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.

No, it’s not safe to leave a doggy door open. It might be more convenient, especially at night when you just want to lay in bed. However, when you leave it open, it increases the chance of other critters getting in without your knowledge. Also, it leaves your pup unsupervised for hours at a time.

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