Installing exterior door

Exterior doors are an important security investment. Changing an exterior door can give your home an immediate upgrade. It's not too difficult a challenge for a beginning handy-person as long as you have the right tools and a little...

DIY techniques for a weathertight exterior door installation

Steve instructs a homeowner in the installation of an exterior door.

DIY techniques for a weathertight exterior door installation

<p>In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva makes quick work of replacing an old door.</p>

<p>Installing a prehung door takes patience and precision, but it's a doable task for moderate DIYers. In this guide, with the help from This Old House's Tom Silva, we walk you through every step of the process of installing a prehung door in your home.</p>

Set the door on a level sill and use shims for a consistent gap between the door and the jamb.

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Exterior doors are typically on the back, front, or sides of the house and you use them to enter and exit your space. They can be a focal or statement point of your home’s exterior that can spruce up your entryway, but budgeting for the cost to install exterior doors can be difficult because there are so many styles and factors to consider when you start to shop.