HOW TO REMOVE and REPLACE a Front/Back Door (Easier Than it Looks!)

Hey Gang! In today's video we show you how to remove an old front/back door and replace it with a newer one that will last longer and look much better! All with common tools.

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[craigieb]

I guarantee that in my life, I will never, ever install a door (I have a door guy). Why did I watch this whole video? Because it really is captivating and interesting. You guys do a GREAT job of making things succinct and informative, without the stammering and time-wasting that so many other YouTubers do. Brilliantly edited, too. Excellent job!!

[justsayin]

Coming from a fellow veteran carpenter, you did a great job of showing how nothing is "just". It's never "oh, 'just' install a new door" or window or 'just' replace a deck or lock set. Or 'just' repair a whole in drywall. Nothing is 'just'. And people who don't know this trade need to understand this point.

[ironsales]

As a handyman who has installed many doors I can say you did a great job detailing all the important steps for correctly installing a door. I always like to see how other people do it to see if I can pick up any new tricks. Great job

[randalldellwo]

I’ve watched many many “how to install a door” videos. You are the first to ever explain why the reveal at the top corners can look weird or off and how to fix it by loosening one screw in the corner and tightening the other at the opposite corner until the reveals are the same.
My god. That was life changing. I mean it.
Thank you.

[rickwallen]

Well done! I’m a carpenter with 35 years of experience and counting. And I agree with everything you said. Nice tips how to fix the hinges that were set too deep from the factory. Keep up the good videos!

[russwollet]

This is what I do most of for a living. I give this video my approval. If the door is plumb and your top reveal is off the right side of that door needed to go up a heavy 16th of an inch. Also if you shim the center hinge heavy it will push the entire door to the latch side. 7 doors a week you learn a few tricks

[T_Jonesy]

Probably the best video on an exterior door installation that I've seen. I'm always impressed by the level of detail and attention you give to each and every project. I"ve learned so much from watching your videos. Kudos.

[truesurf]

Bro, we need more guys like you as teachers in our public education system. Real skills, real money = no college debt.

[stevenperry]

One thing I learned when I worked for a handyman company was to have a 6’ level for installing doors! Helps especially if there is any bowing in the frame

[KenHill]

Hats off to Jordan for all those super close up follow-along camera shots he's been doing!

[rickfowler]

Your door and drywall videos have helped me greatly. I appreciate you showing how you run into problems like everyone else. I'm a first time homeowner tackling a lot of projects

[williammiller]

Great tip. I'm going to try this on our front door this spring. I've been putting off replacing it for years. You have given me new confidence. Thanks.

[dankelley]

Excellent instructive video on best way to square up a door which is often very challenging. Love the way you tackle & explain projects step by step without someone in the background doing the tedious work!

[odiesclips]

Another great video from someone who's done a bunch of them. Knows his stuff, and it shows. Thank you!!

[tomhorrigan]

Great job Paul & Jordan! I always ended up replacing the brick mounding on exterior doors as I’ve always found some rot. But this was a great video for the times when the exterior casing and brick moulins are still good.

[Hungrybird]

I noticed over the years it’s good to have a general on the job who can do most of the needed parts of a project from studs to finish . Things can get messed up or extra work created for other companies that could have been avoided had one crew been doing everything in the correct order for maximum efficiency imo. Things don’t always work out perfect but yeah man, being able to do most of the work minus HVAC license and electrical and plumbing which we do anyways when it’s fixing and replacing, there’s nothing that can’t be done with some good knowledge and some get up. I see this in your videos when I watch you guys work. Efficient and doing a good job, hats off . I wouldn’t have even commented I didn’t like the way you’re doing things.

[eartboundjedi]

This video popped up in my feed, and I watched it from the perspective of a residential/commercial door specialist, having installed many thousands of doors, reinstalled many thousands more. I also taught proper door installation to other carpenters. I know, too well, the deficiencies of door manufacturers and production framing crews. I have watched many u-tube carpenters install a door and face-palm. A correct swap, well done. You even called out the larger #9 screw ( I use stainless) on the security screw. I also use 3" # 7's for strike and latch plates. Criminals beware :) !

[ForGoodnesSake]

Watching this...then checking all my doors lol. Thank you guys, I really appreciate you and all your hard work, I've learned a lot! Just finished tiling my backsplash, I'm in the process of refinishing my kitchen cabinets, then building an island. I probably won't get to the front door till next year but is on my list and you gave me the confidence to do this and a few tips along the way.

[russellmoser]

Nice craftsmanship! I found your video very informative and honest. My jobs never go without some sort of a problem. You showed real life issues that you encounter on the job!

[UnionStrong]

Subscribed after watching you change out an entry door, you are a 5 star cobtractor, keep up the great work. And giving honest contracrors a good name. Thanks for being an honest guy.