Door Construction

This modern barn door is a masterpiece that you can build yourself. Be sure to adjust the barn door to fit the size you need. Check out the how-to-build instructions available at the link.

Use the free woodworking plans at the link to build your own modern sliding barn doors. So many different takes on these, I especially like these ones. Should be able to complete over a weekend.

Some would call these sliding farmhouse style doors, but they are actually double sliding doors, perfect for a space without the room for a full swinging door. Follow along at the link to see how to build your own sliding doors.

Build a sliding barn door with frosted glass panels for any room of your house. All you need are a few tools and the free building instructions available at the link.

You can click on the link and check out the free building instructions for a board and batten door. Not as difficult as you might think.

Ever wanted to have a secret door?? Now you can. I promise there is one in this picture. At the link you can follow along as they build a secret door.

This is a collection of a few of the doors I have used in some of my interior models, ranging from cabinet doors, to panel doors, to double doors.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a Victorian style screen door. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Adding glass panels to the doors on the wide screen tv cabinet creates a more contemporary look to this stylish piece of furniture. Go to this link and open up Issue 61 TV Unit.

12 x 12 ft with hinge details. PDF number 6383.

Did you know you can turn a plain wooden door into a barn door? Well you can with this quick tutorial.

Build a sliding barn door with style using these free step-by-step instructions.

Build your own Shaker cabinet doors using this free tutorial.

Here is a great tutorial if you plan to build your own barn doors.

Made with a panel that floats inside a frame, this door can cope with seasonal wood movement.

Although frame-and-panel doors appear complicated, they are not really hard to build if you take your time and measure carefully. Frame-and-panel doors consist of the rails (the top and bottom pieces), the stiles (the side pieces), and the panel.

It is not often that you can complete a project in a weekend that will save you money and dramatically improve the looks of your house. But that is what will happen when you replace a worn, drafty front door with a stylish, energy-efficient new one.

Build Shaker style cabinet doors with beadboard panels with these instructions.

Build your own screen door using this free tutorial.

What this homeowner would like to do next is replace the plain hollow core doors in her hallway with something more attractive and substantial. This seemed just a little too challenging for Karen to handle on her own so she requested a HouseCall and Ron was more than happy to oblige.

Three ways to build a door, including batten, layered and joined door designs, diagrams and instructions. ...

Build a set of sliding chalkboard doors using these free instructions. Great for a pantry, closet or just about anywhere.

Learn the proper procedure for shortening interior doors after installing new flooring.

Free DIY instructions to build your own screen door.

If you have ever thought you wanted a sliding barn door but the hardware was too expensive, you have come to the right place. Build your own wooden barn door hardware!!

This entry door has tongue-and-groove boards, installed diagonally, which form the panels on the exterior side. Door frame joints get their strength from biscuits, used three across.

Upgrade your hollow core bi-fold doors using moldings and trims after you follow this step-by-step tutorial.

While sliding doors provide lots of sunshine during the day, they can leave you feeling like you are on stage once the sun goes down. Pella Windows has created the perfect solution.

Rons wife Lynn invited an architect to their new home to help with their long, winding hallway. To provide a more spacious feeling, Pat suggested that they consider widening the entry to the dining room. Ron and Lynn thought this was a great idea, so Ron got started.

Simple construction techniques are used to make a custom wooden screen door.