Q: I need to install some doors at my house. A friend told me to make the rough opening for the door and frame larger than the actual door frame dimensions. He also told me that I need to use shims to ...

Not everything in life fits properly when you build it. And lots of things eventually get out of whack in the years after they're built. Fortunately, the time-tested solution is a simple one: You want ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You recently moved into a new-to-you house and you're slowly working through all its little quirks. One that has you reaching for the wood ...

Every part of a house wall is interconnected, braced and nailed to make a rigid structure, except for the windows and doors. They float in their solidly framed openings, held plumb and level with ...