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Q: How long do front doors last?

• <div><p>A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-will-your-front-door-last.htm">front door lasts</a> between 20 and 100 years, or an average of 30 years. How long it lasts depends on the type of material, the environment, and how well you maintain it. A door with coverage over it will last longer than one exposed to the elements. Using high-quality paint or sealants can also help extend the life of your front door. Wood front doors tend to have shorter lifespans than other materials.</p></div>

Q: Can a storm door be used as a regular door?

• <div><p>No, a storm door should not replace a regular door. It lacks the durability, insulation, and security of a proper exterior door. Most storm doors have lightweight frames and minimal locking hardware, and they aren&rsquo;t meant to stand alone. While they work well as a backup to your main entry door, relying on one as your only barrier would likely lead to drafts, higher energy bills, and safety concerns.</p></div>

Q: What is the disadvantage of a doggie door?

• <div><p>While doggie doors are convenient for pet owners, they do offer a few drawbacks. For instance, they&rsquo;re small enough that unwanted critters could come into the house, such as raccoons, snakes, rats, and insects.</p><p>They&rsquo;re also large enough that small children can escape through them, which can be a serious concern to parents of young children.</p><p>Finally, doggie doors can make it difficult to regulate your home&rsquo;s temperature because they constantly let in hot or cold outside air.</p></div>

Q: Where do you put shims on a door frame?

• <div><p>You put shims between the three-sided frame to which the door hinges are attached and the framing of the rough wall opening. Using shims like this will center your door in the wall opening and allows you to make small adjustments to get your door plumb and level for smooth operation. Your shims and the gap they fill will be covered when you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-trim-doorway.htm">install door trim</a>, so don&rsquo;t worry too much about the appearance.</p></div>

Q: Can you put a kick plate on a metal door?

• <div><p>Kick plates can absolutely be installed on metal doors. Many kick plates for metal doors are magnetic to avoid needing to drill into the metal, but many door manufacturers make kick plates that can be traditionally installed on metal doors using screws. Consult the manufacturer&rsquo;s instructions to see which is recommended for your door model.</p></div>

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Last update on December 05, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
We live in an older house and our floor was a nightmare. We had luxury vinyl flooring installed in the entire downstairs, the stairway platform, and our upstairs hallway. It looks amazing. He did such a great job. We hired him a second time to come back and install new flooring in the upstairs...
Wyland property services
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Reviewed in September 2023
Great! Joe has worked for us before…installed patio door, remodeled room by removing a wall, installing a beam and even building a cabinet for the room. All just beautiful! Most recently he put in 9 windows for my husband and I. He does quality work and does he his job area clean. I would not...
J D Construction and Remodeling
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Reviewed in May 2021
They were prompt and extremely efficient. Their work was neat and clean- they even took off their boots as they came in the door to keep our floors clean. Andrew came quickly to look at the job and give a detailed estimate. Within a week we had our working minisplit! I am very pleased with this...
Stonbraker Heating and Air
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Reviewed in January 2021
Tyler and his brother Cory were punctual, both came in wearing face masks and put shoe coverings on at door . Very friendly, great service and got our refrigerator repaired. We would definitely use their services again and highly recommend them for appliance repairs !!! Thank you for your great...
Tyler Masucci's Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in October 2020
We are very pleased with the work done. We hired Steve to replace two doors, one of which was in bad shape and was installed wrong. He did a great job with installation and the new doors look really good. The work was done in a timely manner and communications between us and Steve were good. ...
Double R Remodeling General Building Maintenance
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Reviewed in October 2019
Jim did a great job installing three interior closet doors, two sliding and one bifold, as well as painting interior doors white. Quality and service were fantastic!
Hello Handyman, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2017
Actually very well. Can I add "however"? I understand that the quality of my door and windows is very good. However, my windows were installed in a loft over my garage , used mainly for storage. I did not need the best possible windows for that location and I think the salesmen should have...
Integrity Construction
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Reviewed in June 2017
He did an excellent job putting in a sidewalk, patio and step from our front door to our driveway. He also removed our Old, out of shape shrubs and replaced that area with top soil for us to replant. He is very patient , polite and an excellent worker. I highly recommend him.
AWS Concrete & Mini Excavation
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Reviewed in June 2016
This company was very professional from my first contact with them to the finish. The quality of the work was outstanding and all the painters were polite and highly skilled. The materials used were top quality and Randy went out of his way to match the colors of the siding and doors. I am...
360 Painting
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Hello Handyman, LLC

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

Serving Lilly, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jim is a great guy to work with. Very professional in all the work he did He did an outstanding job!!!!"

Painting and Insulated Glass Replacement

+51

Response time8 hrs

Response rate87%

Recommended by95%of homeowners

Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace

Serving Lilly, 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

2465 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by66%of homeowners

Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace

Serving Lilly, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2007

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"They were not able to fill our door space, and wanted us to make too many compromises"

6085 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by66%of homeowners

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Bachman's Roofing- Plum

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Sliding Door - InstallSliding Door - Install - For Business

Serving Lilly, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Bachman's Roofing is a family-operated company with over 50 years of experience in roofing, exteriors, and solar solutions. Recognized as one of the top 30 roofers nationwide, and renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding customer service.\n

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Progressive Homecare Solutions

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Doors - Repair

Serving Lilly, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Trent is excellent we will be using this company for many issues from here on Im so glad we found them on angi list! I give 10 stars if I could. Reliable, great communication, reasonable price, and solid work!"

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Miller Boys Construction

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Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace - For BusinessDoors (Interior) - Install or Replace - For BusinessDoors - Repair+1 more

Serving Lilly, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were awesome and got the job done right the first time."

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Iron Allegheny property services

New to Angi

Doors - RepairSliding Door or Tracks - RepairStorm Door - Repair

Serving Lilly, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Me and my brother has spent the last 15 years in the contracting field, putting in the long hours and learning the trade the right way. After years of growth and knowledge, we decided it was time to take that experience and build something of our own. Our goal is simple: honest work, quality craftsmanship, and treating every property like it’s our own.

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American Jewel Window Systems

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Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceDoors (Exterior) - Install or Replace - For BusinessDoors (Interior) - Install or Replace+6 more

Serving Lilly, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1937

Credit card accepted

"Nice job...they had to chisel out some of the concrete to fit the door just right at the bottom..you would never know they were there..mixed cement and built up the area..looks good"

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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West Penn Windows & Doors

4.7(

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Sliding Door - InstallStorm Door - Install

Serving Lilly, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am extremely happy with my experience with West Penn Windows, Doors and Bath. Jake and his team completely remodeled my bathroom and it looks amazing. They were reliable, flexible and quick. The quality of work and attention to detail was evident and I would recommend them to anyone that wants their bathroom worked on. I know I will be using them again for future projects!"

Response time4 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Doors (Exterior) - Install or ReplaceDoors (Exterior) - Install or Replace - For BusinessDoors (Interior) - Install or Replace+6 more

Serving Lilly, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"quality is always excellent. Delivery has always been on time. this is the third time I have used Arkansas wood door"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Doors questions, answered by experts

A front door lasts between 20 and 100 years, or an average of 30 years. How long it lasts depends on the type of material, the environment, and how well you maintain it. A door with coverage over it will last longer than one exposed to the elements. Using high-quality paint or sealants can also help extend the life of your front door. Wood front doors tend to have shorter lifespans than other materials.

No, a storm door should not replace a regular door. It lacks the durability, insulation, and security of a proper exterior door. Most storm doors have lightweight frames and minimal locking hardware, and they aren’t meant to stand alone. While they work well as a backup to your main entry door, relying on one as your only barrier would likely lead to drafts, higher energy bills, and safety concerns.

While doggie doors are convenient for pet owners, they do offer a few drawbacks. For instance, they’re small enough that unwanted critters could come into the house, such as raccoons, snakes, rats, and insects.

They’re also large enough that small children can escape through them, which can be a serious concern to parents of young children.

Finally, doggie doors can make it difficult to regulate your home’s temperature because they constantly let in hot or cold outside air.

You put shims between the three-sided frame to which the door hinges are attached and the framing of the rough wall opening. Using shims like this will center your door in the wall opening and allows you to make small adjustments to get your door plumb and level for smooth operation. Your shims and the gap they fill will be covered when you install door trim, so don’t worry too much about the appearance.

Kick plates can absolutely be installed on metal doors. Many kick plates for metal doors are magnetic to avoid needing to drill into the metal, but many door manufacturers make kick plates that can be traditionally installed on metal doors using screws. Consult the manufacturer’s instructions to see which is recommended for your door model.

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