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Some Deadbolts Are More Secure Than Others Nov. 16, 2023

Here's How

Dear James: I am installing a new front door, so I thought it would be wise to also install a new de... Read More

Protect Wood Door With Proper Finish Jun. 29, 2023

Here's How

Dear James: My wood front door is still in good condition. When I tried to refinish with a clear coa... Read More

Doors Feb. 04, 2023

The Art of Design

Doors and windows are said to be the eyes and ears of buildings. Doors are great communicators. When... Read More

Big Variations in Lockset Types Nov. 17, 2022

Here's How

Dear James: I am going to have a natural solid-wood front door installed with a new lockset. What ty... Read More

Door-Locking Debacle Oct. 03, 2022

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Annie: I've been happily married for 17 years to my wife, and we have two kids together, ages 9... Read More

Too Much Information Jul. 15, 2022

Marc Dion

"World without end. Amen." So goes a part of the old prayer, though our part of the world, our green... Read More

Upgrade Your Windows and Doors With New Wood Trim Jun. 24, 2021

Here's How

Dear James: Our window and door trim are looking dull, worn and scratched. They are beyond just refi... Read More

Match the Color and Profile of New Cabinets to Old Ones Jun. 17, 2021

Here's How

Dear James: We remodeled our kitchen, but we love our stained wood cabinets and some need new doors.... Read More

Tips and Upgrades to Make Doors and Windows More Secure May. 13, 2021

Here's How

Dear James: There have been some break-ins in my neighborhood, so I want to improve security at home... Read More

Doors Oct. 26, 2019

The Art of Design

Doors and windows are said to be the eyes and ears of buildings. Doors are great communicators. When... Read More

Install a Space-Saving Pocket Door Yourself Sep. 05, 2019

Here's How

Dear James: When I was in college, our old dorm had pocket doors to save space, but they were hard t... Read More

Children Won't Listen Sep. 03, 2018

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Annie: My husband and I have four young children. Generally, our children are well-behaved; how... Read More

Opening Doors Oct. 29, 2016

Katiedid Langrock

"When one door closes, another one opens." — Alexander Graham Bell "If opportunity doesn't kno... Read More

Creating Extra Storage Space Oct. 28, 2015

Small Spaces

Sometimes weird is good. Quirky and peculiar space can be discovered when you open up a wall during ... Read More

Save Space With Smart Doors Apr. 09, 2014

Small Spaces

Doors often take up a lot of precious space. Notice that on a yacht, doors are never the size of a s... Read More

Six Degrees of Separation: Porsche Leans and Fattens 2014 Panamera Lineup, Adding Plug-In Option Jan. 07, 2014

Maynard's Garage

When testing a Panamera, I tend to forget this Porsche has two more doors and two back seats. From b... Read More