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Here you’ll find everything there is to know about door installation, along with countless tips, tricks, and how-to-guides on everything home improvement and general construction.

 

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How to Install a Pre-Hung Exterior Door

How to Install a Pre-Hung Exterior Door

How to: Install a Pre-Hung Exterior DoorInstalling a pre-hung exterior door often requires more detail and consideration than its interior counterpart. One thing to note from the beginning is how much heavier an exterior or entry door will be. It's recommended that...

How to Hang a Door

How to Hang a Door

If you need to learn how to hang a door and are unsure of what type of door you’ll need, you’ve come to the right place.
There are three main types of doors that are available on the market today – Pre-hung (flat or straight jamb), split-Jamb, and slab. 
In this post, we’re going to explain the difference between the three, which is the best for your situation, and how to complete the installation.

How to Determine Door Swing Direction

How to Determine Door Swing Direction

How to Determine Door Swing Direction or Handing Ensuring that you have the correct door handing is pivotal to the function of your home. Specifically, when you are replacing a door, it's essential to know the swing direction and be able to verify and explain it while...

How to Build a Raised Garden Bed: 4 Simple Steps

How to Build a Raised Garden Bed: 4 Simple Steps

Despite the initial cost and time, learning how to build a raised garden bed can save you time and labor in the long run. A raised garden bed allows you to plan for optimal sun exposure, and to use the most conducive soil type for whatever it is you plan to grow. Raising the soil off from ground level also enables maximum sun exposure and minimal weed growth. It also means less bending and twisting for you while planting and tending to your garden.

Buying and Replacing a Door

Buying and Replacing a Door

When buying and replacing a door, the first decision you’ll have to make is what type of door you’ll want to buy for a replacement. This guide will help you make an informed decision when deciding between a hollow core and a solid door, and then show you step by step how to replace it. 

How to Install a Storm Door

How to Install a Storm Door

How to Install a Storm Door: Tips & Tricks Learning how to install a storm will provide extra protection from the elements to the exterior door and give a further layer of insulation, providing further temperature regulation inside your home. They also give you...

Installing an Egress Window Well

Installing an Egress Window Well

Installing an egress window is required by building code when you plan on using your basement for any habitable space. This is required as a means of emergency exist in case of a fire or any other impending danger. This simple guide will teach you the necessary steps...

Framing and Building Walls, Rough Openings and Headers

Framing and Building Walls, Rough Openings and Headers

Properly Framing and Building Walls The first thing to know when framing and building walls, is that you will need a bottom plate and two top plates to attach the wall studs to. The double top plate is needed to comply with building code. Code requires a double top...

Sliding Glass Patio Door Installation Instructions

Sliding Glass Patio Door Installation Instructions

Correctly Installing a Sliding Glass Door Why choose a slider over a hinged/swinging door? The most obvious, is that the door doesn't need space to swing into the room. This allows options for furniture and other furnishing placement. For the most part the view...

Welcome to the EZ-Hang blog!  

Here you’ll find everything there is to know about door installation, along with countless tips, tricks, and how-to-guides on everything home improvement and general construction.

 

For detailed instructions on how to use the EZ-Hang Door installation system, check out our resources page!

How to Install an Exterior Door

How to Install an Exterior Door

A properly installed new exterior door will save on your energy bills. There are many types of exterior doors on the market today. These include steel, wood, and fiberglass as the most known and popular. Various wood and composite jambs make up most of the available...

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