How to Hang a Door That is NOT Prehung

[abby__]

Never had my father around. Stepdad just left the house. Mom is freaking out about housework but YouTube is my saving grace. I repotted plants, learned to fix my garbage disposal and now replace my door which was broken. Thank you

[scottquincy]

Just what I needed, Dave. You do exactly the right amount of talking, no more, no less, and mainly you just let us watch you at work. As others have said above, this reminds me so much of the way my dad used to walk me through things. Thank you.

[iansamuelson]

I rewatch this video every time I do a door. It never goes as smooth as I'd like, but I'm getting better. Your trick about bending the hinges is a life saver. Thanks for a great video.

[nataliehoselton]

This video saved our weekend. Had two doors that wouldn’t fit in the frame. The hinge bending tricked saved us from a day of misery. FANTASTIC tip. Great video. Thank you!

[joannfagen]

It’s wonderful watching a man share his knowledge and expertise in a craft that he enjoys.

[chafalaya]

In case it keeps anyone else from making the same ridiculous mistake I did... make sure you hang the door right side up! I was so concerned about getting the mortises cut and everything else squared up correctly that I failed to realize that I had my 6 panel door upside down. The pre-drilled bore hole was awkwardly high and the 6 panel pattern was clearly meant to go the other way.
Oh well. Live and learn! I'm going to keep it this way because it's behind a screen door on an exterior laundry room and I don't want to mess with it again.

[ethereal]

This video deserves a lot more likes. Not many videos on doors that aren't pre hung. Loved the hinge tip as well!

[landonmoore]

Hey dave, this video saved me $450. My parents were gonna make me pay them $500 for a new door and I decided to do it myself. You saved my butt

[bigbanger]

By far the best door tutorial on YouTube. All the other ones waste so much time trying to act a certain way before the camera. No BS here, thanks a lot man!

[SenhorRomantico]

For those of us who no longer have our fathers around -- thank you!

[davidnace]

Always great to watch a master craftsman demonstrate their craft. Wow, this guy made it look really easy. Thank you, I’ll let you know how it goes.

[ryand]

Thanks Dave! My house was built in 1918 and I found a matching set of doors from the time period. Time to get hanging!

[am]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you! I could not figure out if I was supposed to put the hinges on the door first or the doorway first. Apparently it’s both! I am hanging it by myself and it was so much easier to pop the pin out and line it up. Never would have thought of that. Now my door is hung nice and it was easy! Thank you!

[maggiecheungblaize]

Hello Mr Dave. What a valuable tips about the hinges. I’m learning from your video to do a DIY Project of changing all the doors. THANKS AGAIN

[izabelamiller]

Amazing step-by-step directions. My kids and I (single mom) were able to replace internal doors without a flinch. I did have to order the “butt marker” but it’s $7 we’ll spent. Thank you

[edbouhl]

YouTube is my guru! Thank you Dave, and all the other skilled craftspeople who share their skills !

[thomaspurvey]

Of all the demonstrations I've viewed this is the BEST, gave me confidence to do it, Cheers.

[jeffrey]

Nice to hear the lady folk chatting about recipes in the background. Thanks for the post - very helpful.

[drlest]

Your video, has giving me confidence!!! Thank you so much for making this look easy!! I can tell you have years of experience!!! Thanks so much!!

[kathleenmatthews]

Awesome! Thank you. I have such admiration and respect for people who have trade skills.