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DIY can sometimes seem a bit daunting for even the most competent of people, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve put together a little guide to take you through the steps of fitting a new door so you can see how straightforward it is. Obviously, the first thing you need to work out is what kind of door you need – internal or external, flush (smooth) or panel, lightweight or fire check. As a rule, your sturdiest doors should be for your kitchen and front doors.

Once you’ve decided what type of door you need, then buy one as close to the size you need as you can. Retailers sell the most common door sizes so you may be good to go with an off-the-shelf model, but often a bit of measuring and trimming is required. Measure the frame length and width, then mark these on your new door. Allow for 5mm clearance at the bottom and 3mm on the other sides. Then, remove the existing door from the frame ready for the new one.

Once you’ve got your measurements marked, it’s time to trim off the excess. Small amounts of spare wood (as a rule, less than 5mm) can be removed used an electric or hand planer to ensure you don’t take off too much. For anything more than that use a circular saw, but make sure you don’t cut off more than 15mm from any edge or it will weaken the door. In this case, you should investigate buying a different size instead. Also, keep your trimmings equal so it stays even.

Next, you need to double check that you’ve trimmed off the right amount and that the door fits into the frame. Slot it into the space and wedge it at the bottom so you get a good idea of the fit. If you’re changing your hinges, then you should do this once you’ve checked the fit of the door. Make sure the hinges fit into the recesses in the door frame then wedge the door back into place.

Keeping the door wedged into place, use a pencil to mark the positions of the hinges onto the edge of the door. Then use a chisel to remove any waste wood so that, when you fix the door to the frame, the hinges are flush with the edge of the door. Using a 3mm wood bit, make holes in the edge of the door to attach the hinges. Screw in a couple of hinges so you can check the swing of the door and, when you’re happy, fix in the remaining hinges.

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You saw it on TV and questioned if this new release was a workable solution for your house. Garage screens, the advertising claims, are the solution to the quandary facing you on those very hot days in the middle of summer.

Where does one start to look…Internet, home improvement store or call the manufacturer? You are in the marketplace for good service and a customized fit, not the standard, in-stock screen. Actually, it might be clear that your choice would be the former. This addition to your home will provide much in expanding and opening up this space for further use, as in the chance of inclement weather.

Before making your call as to whether or not to purchase, you contact the maker and you are surprised with the welcoming voice on the other end of the line. It appears that your choice in makers is a tiny, family business of craftsmen who are dedicated to wonderful quality and personalized service to each shopper. You have many questions about the functionality of this new innovative product that will convert your space into a place of privacy and liberty to enjoy the flow of fresh air without the various insects that prove quite troublesome during the days and nights of summer. Imagine providing a space for the children or grandkids to play in a safe environment – even blocking of the sun’s harmful rays!

From a practical viewpoint, the issue of ways to store such a giant article suggests itself. As in most garages, there is hardly space for anything more, but now we have the convenience of the retractable garage screen available in an array of color selections, customized design, choice of retractable screens and even an automation system.

You can expect to have your space opening measured by a specialist who will then coordinate with the maker to have the product made to your specs. Installation is a matter for the trained technician who will make sure that the product is working efficiently. Your screen can be operated manually or through the automation system and is placed in a housing unit above the opening. Now you are prepared to enjoy your garage in new tactics.

Imagine the suppleness of being able to set out beverages and snacks without the worry of pests as you use your new space for entertaining. You may not recall who the movie actress was in the television advert, but her testimonial was adequate for you to start the process of researching screen door.