Page one: Removing the old door Page two: Marking the new door Page three: Chiseling out for the hinges Page four: Fitting the lockset

Related topics: Replacing a window with sliding doors

This project is from the House and Property Makeover series.

The glass in the entry door was cracked and the frame pretty worse for wear, so it was really time for a new door.

The old door was a common size so it was no problem finding a replacement.

This is how the door was replaced:

Removing the old door The door was taken out by simply removing the pins from the hinges. This was done by driving the pin out using a nail set and a hammer. With the door in the closed position, once the hinge pins were out the door was easily removed. Note: With some hinges the pins cannot be removed. In these cases the hinges will have to be unscrewed from the jamb (the surrounding frame that houses the door) and/or the door.