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  1. Refinish a Wooden Entry Door

    … the door from its hinges . Start by opening the door and supporting it ..... Next, remove the hinge pins by hammering ..... last, to keep the door stable while you work. With the hinge pins out, pull the door off the hinges and turn it on its …

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  1. How to Paint a Door

    Article

    … The easiest way to paint a door is while it is in its frame, on its hinges . Clean the hinges with rubbing alcohol, then ..... hardware. For any type of door , start by painting the ..... start by painting the inside hinge edge, working around the …

  2. Securing Special Doors

    Article

    … different ways. Protect the door you use most often as you would any hinged entry door -- with a dead-bolt ..... plate, and reinforced hinges . Secure the other door with sliding bar or barrel ..... because they have exposed hinge pins: No matter how strong …

  3. How To: Update Door Hardware with Paint

    Article

    … money on new hardware for your door just yet. Rethink your existing knobs, locks, and hinges and use metal spray paint ..... and lock mechanism from the door (photo 1). Tip: Take photos ..... lock mechanism. Insert the door hardware into the foam so you …

  4. How To: Paint an Exterior Door

    Article

    … area. Tip: Allowing your door to properly dry between coats ..... hardware holes to cover the door opening if necessary.) 2. Remove the hardware and hinges (photo 1). Cover any glass ..... tape (photo 2). Clean the door by scrubbing the surface with …

  5. Wall Art from an Old Door

    Video

    Repurpose boring hollow-core doors! Take 'em down off the hinges and make them into cool DIY wall art. Michele Beschen gives step-by-step directions for making your own door art.

  6. Selecting Cabinets and Hardware

    Article

    … Certain styles of knobs, hinges , and drawer pulls are ..... decorator style pulls and hinges made of solid brass or ..... simply be opened on the hinges or may be fitted with ..... loaded hing that pops the door open with a gentle push ..... pulls as the type of hinge may be dependent upon …

  7. Paper Advent Box

    Article

    … Allow extra card stock at the left side of the door and fold over to form the door hinge . Cut and fit the remaining 23 doors. Number ..... temporary sticky note if desired. Hot-glue the door hinge to the inside of the box. Hot-glue the associated …

  8. Steel Door Fix-Up

    Article

    … technique. You can apply the finish while the door is on its hinges , but it's easier if you remove the door and lay it on padded sawhorses. Suitable ..... come primed white, gray, or tan. If your door is colored, apply a neutral base coat and …

  9. Using Special Dead-Bolt Locks

    Article

    … conspicuously in the center of the door . Turning the key or inside knob ..... dead bolts, these locks keep the door secure even if an intruder removes the hinge pins. Consider using a sliding ..... security on a rarely used cellar door .

  10. Build a Garden Screen

    Article

    … boards for location of bottom hinge . Measure 32 inches from ..... boards for location of top hinge . Install hinges . Repeat this step for remaining ..... boards together. Measure for hinge location as in Step 11. Install hinges . Sand and paint or stain …

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