I watched 4 videos and this was the best of them. I'm not personally installing a door in concrete. What I needed was a basic understanding so I can make an informed decision about how to effectively spend company money. As you taught I was able to build a mental outline of the steps you took. 1, 2, 3, a, b, c, d. The detail of the leveling and the shims is most useful. I will be adding a link to your DIY video in the email to my coworkers.
1) I saw MULTIPLE techniques I did not know in this video. 2) Your attention to detail is superb. 3) This was a door install video not a trim video. 4) I knew you were good people when I saw your fur-baby. Overall I will be chexking out other videos to pick up more tips.
Thanks for this video, it was easy to follow and made my basement door replacement go smoothly. Very helpful, awesome work! Update- 7 months and a winter later, my basement door has no leaks, no drafts, and opens and closes smoothly with absolutely no sticking. Thanks again for this video!
Thank you. 60 yr old Scotswoman here, trying to get her head round doing DIY now that DH is no longer able to do this. Looking for ideas on how to replace a door in a brick shed. Think I have a notion of what is needed now. Shall probably return to your video a few times and have subscribed to your channel. Still a bit nervous about tackling the job, but I have a better idea now. Don't laugh, but using expanding foam hadn't even occurred to me. Doh!
Update. The past year proved even more traumatic than expected. Finally got round to re-hanging one shed door last week. Thank you! I managed it - you not only told me how to do it, but you gave me the confidence. Very grateful.
Outstanding! You so clearly explained every detail, and in under 7 minutes. I've got confidence now to tackle replacing my back door. Thanks very much!!
Terry Rugg She completely explained everything so perfectly and yes in under 7 minutes! So far one of the most helpful videos yet! All the other videos seem a little bit harder to understand due to the way they explain stuff, she took her time explaining every little detail perfectly! Loved it!
Thanks for the video! I bought a fixer upper home this spring, and am finally feeling confident enough to replace my basement walkout door which has barely been attached to the concrete blocks around it (yikes). This video is a big help!
I just finished an extremely difficult install, very inspired by your good video. Thank you! Your dog's cameo is hilarious. TIP: I used Tapcons to fasten the stud framing to the concrete, then for the first time used bugled-headed ***PowerPro ONE*** (as in one screw for many materials) to fasten jamb via one of the hinge screw holes and behind the weatherstripping on the the strike side into concrete predrilled, and love them. Recommend. Just an exploritory homeowner, not sponsored. :)
As a veteran remodeling contractor this was pretty much perfectly executed. The only other thing I might have considered is to wrap flashing tape over the outside corners of your 2x frame members for an extra layer of protection, but getting that to stick to masonry can be hit or miss. Great work in any case!
I just read your description and that answers my question of why you didn’t make a dozen or so typical DIY mistakes. Carpenter turned stay/at-home mom. Very nice! And this video also answers the question as to the turban in the miter saw table vlog. Lol I once sported waist-length, blunt-cut locks, and hair accessories were definitely required. Your mass raises that to a whole new level! Go grrl!
Skipping through the video, I can tell your video's going to be the one I want to watch. One of the only videos that shows installation of the lining, the door AND the trim. I wanted to ask - what kinds of numbers are you looking for when it comes to the exterior trim? I'm going to be installing my own door lining/framing, and buying my own exterior door. The width from the inside of the jamb to the outside of the framing seems to be variable (depending the thickness of your framing, the thickness of the door jamb, how much gap there is between frame/door, etc. Is it common for people to rip cut their door trims to get a custom fit?
I love seeing women fixing things themselves. Yes!! I am definitely going to check some of your diy videos out!💕 Thanks for sharing this video! I've been contemplating on hiring someone for this or doing it myself. Now I'm definitely doing it myself lol. Thank you so much! I love your overalls btw and your cutie snowball pup.
Excellent video . Thankyou. Yours was the only video I needed to check out. Am replacing a prehung door in wall with wood framed upper, and block knee wall at bottom. Old door was nailed to wood frame, but installer skipped securing to block at the bottom with a 1.5” gap between door frame and block wall. …a half a$$ed install in my opinion…will add and secure 2x treated in that gap with tapcon concrete screws.
excellent explanation of an install. Just bought a house needing extensive repairs, including a new basement door with rotted wood framing. your example is perfect for my needs and it makes me much more confident of a successful repair. Thanks!!
I was getting ready to get some shims and this professional contractor told me to try the plastic shims. He said they will not split and are a lot better, so I tried them. He was correct, they were a lot easier to use. Also one side has teeth on it, so it grips to surfaces a lot easier. Will never use wood shims again.
Yayyy!! I live in an apartment and we each get this little patio area made of brick walls but no door. I'm putting a door up to keep other peoples kids out so I can make it a usable space for my grill and bicycle and maybe a chair. So glad I found you!! Subscribed!❤
By far the realest door install video I've viewed. Excellent terminology and use of correct products. Doors are easy to put in the RO, but they can be persnickety to install perfectly. Nice work! Subscribed.
Great video! I wish you created companion videos addressing the concrete cut and header installation (looks like a steel I-beam header?). Do you have any content dealing with building out concrete steps from below grade? I'm planning a DIY basement walk-up and am looking for more help. Great video addressing the topic at hand!!
Hi Katie,Thanks so much for the video! You Are Adorable! And you know your stuff!I have been humming and hawing over replacing the 1950's walk in man door for my basement. IT is a daunting project as the door and frame will need to be cut down to fit into the opening. Sigh. Your wonderful video will get me through the initial framing of the brick, and eventual setting of the door. Now to get the door and frame cut down! Special order turns a $279 door into a $900 custom door.Again - thanks for the incredibly accurate video that just blows away anything else out there on this subject out of the water!Now if you could just make one on how to shorten a pre-hung factory exterior door and frame- that would be great ;-)!Well done!Chris
Hi Chris, I’m so glad you’ll be able to use the video as a good resource for your project! Lol unfortunately no exterior door jamb shortening videos from me. Honestly, I’ve never had to attempt it and glad. Best of luck with your project!
super helpful, thanks! I love the tip about removing the door first! I'm doing the man door to my garage on my own, and it's sure gonna be a lot easier to do without having to hold the steel door up the whole time!
Man! You are great. Wish you were here helping me today. I reframed my door and side window and let me tell you, it wasn't fun at all. I do not have any experience. Will a masonry bit drill through any kind of concrete/mason? Thanks for the videos, your defiantly someone I would hire.
Excellent instructional video. Thanks for keeping it simple and clear. My only constructive critique is actually a request for future clips: please consider investing in a bluetooth (lapel or headset, etc.) microphone for your exterior shots. The background noise sometimes makes it more difficult to make out your words. Thanks again!
Sometimes I use a glazing bar as a spacer on the door catch side of the jamb. It gives a nice space between the door and jamb when shimming. If you need a bigger gap just push the bar to open the gap as desired.
Good explanation. MY QUESTION: I was adding a storm door (exterior, of course) to the front door on a concrete block house. When I took off the brick trim, it was not nailed on but attached via caulking! The jamb board was 1/4" thick and it was attached in a couple of places to the concrete block with long screws. There was no wood for the jamb to attach (in your video, you attached the treated lumber via screws to the brick/block and then installed the pre-made door jamb). The current jamb is rotting on the bottom and I see no way to fix it because there seems to be no attachment points. My thoughts are to pull out everything and start from scratch. Oh, and my jamb is 5 3/8" and the piece of wood nearest the door with the weatherstripping on it is 2 1/2".
Man! That's exactly what I was thinking. I mean, the part where some women in construction are careful to pay attention to detail. And That is valuable when there are a dozen men workers who are always at odds with inspectors and with OSHA rules.
Excellent video. Finally confident to install my basement door… can I ask what kind of drill you were using in the video to install the screws into the cement wall? Thanks!
First video I see on this channel (I think...) first the hair OMG looks amazing, I should subscribe...nah... I should be more critical on my subscriptions.... then the "don't hate your back " comment made my laugh I should subscribe...let's see how the end result looks first....DOOOOOOG!!! *subscribed*
How much would a job like this cost? Starting from the beginning of the job until the end. Meaning costs for cutting the concrete opening. Also costs for door and framing install? Just curious, i have my own framing/painting/sheetrock/carpentry business. But people have asked me to do this for them on multiple occasions. It seems like a piece of cake. What cost would you recommend? Great work BTW you definitely have a good skill set. You go girl💪
Yayy!! It makes me really happy that you left that comment on this video. Sometimes I think I’m drawing two different audiences doing diy/home decor and construction/remodeling together; I’m always happy to know someone will enjoy it all 😁 What are you here to see?
Handymom I’m here for all of it!! Just got a second job with a landlord helping him with his properties!! Love watching others do the same and to learn some new tricks!
I wish every How-To video on UA-cam was this clear, and concise. Excellent work & thank you.
It was like it was well thought out and scripted. Zero wasted time explaining things and 100% on topic. Absolutely perfect how-to.
One of the most informative videos for door installation I have come across.
Because girls love to talk, but I agree
😊
We're doing our first door in a cinderblock wall next week, and your video was so descriptive and clear. Incredibly helpful!!!
how did it go? about to do mine
I watched 4 videos and this was the best of them. I'm not personally installing a door in concrete. What I needed was a basic understanding so I can make an informed decision about how to effectively spend company money. As you taught I was able to build a mental outline of the steps you took. 1, 2, 3, a, b, c, d. The detail of the leveling and the shims is most useful. I will be adding a link to your DIY video in the email to my coworkers.
1) I saw MULTIPLE techniques I did not know in this video. 2) Your attention to detail is superb. 3) This was a door install video not a trim video. 4) I knew you were good people when I saw your fur-baby. Overall I will be chexking out other videos to pick up more tips.
Thanks for this video, it was easy to follow and made my basement door replacement go smoothly. Very helpful, awesome work!
Update- 7 months and a winter later, my basement door has no leaks, no drafts, and opens and closes smoothly with absolutely no sticking.
Thanks again for this video!
This video is great. Finally I found a video which installs into concrete. Thank you.
Thank you. 60 yr old Scotswoman here, trying to get her head round doing DIY now that DH is no longer able to do this. Looking for ideas on how to replace a door in a brick shed.
Think I have a notion of what is needed now. Shall probably return to your video a few times and have subscribed to your channel.
Still a bit nervous about tackling the job, but I have a better idea now. Don't laugh, but using expanding foam hadn't even occurred to me. Doh!
Update. The past year proved even more traumatic than expected.
Finally got round to re-hanging one shed door last week. Thank you! I managed it - you not only told me how to do it, but you gave me the confidence. Very grateful.
Very helpful. My wife and I are replacing the door on old brick. This gave us an idea on how to proceed
I’m doing one into old brick, 100yo home. Did you find any good videos?
Outstanding! You so clearly explained every detail, and in under 7 minutes. I've got confidence now to tackle replacing my back door. Thanks very much!!
Terry Rugg She completely explained everything so perfectly and yes in under 7 minutes! So far one of the most helpful videos yet! All the other videos seem a little bit harder to understand due to the way they explain stuff, she took her time explaining every little detail perfectly! Loved it!
Thanks for the video!
I bought a fixer upper home this spring, and am finally feeling confident enough to replace my basement walkout door which has barely been attached to the concrete blocks around it (yikes). This video is a big help!
Awesome instructions and tips! Especially how to plum the door!
I just finished an extremely difficult install, very inspired by your good video. Thank you! Your dog's cameo is hilarious.
TIP: I used Tapcons to fasten the stud framing to the concrete, then for the first time used bugled-headed ***PowerPro ONE*** (as in one screw for many materials) to fasten jamb via one of the hinge screw holes and behind the weatherstripping on the the strike side into concrete predrilled, and love them. Recommend. Just an exploritory homeowner, not sponsored. :)
As a veteran remodeling contractor this was pretty much perfectly executed. The only other thing I might have considered is to wrap flashing tape over the outside corners of your 2x frame members for an extra layer of protection, but getting that to stick to masonry can be hit or miss. Great work in any case!
This one of the best videos I've seen, no other channel shows brick or concrete. plz make more vids
I just read your description and that answers my question of why you didn’t make a dozen or so typical DIY mistakes. Carpenter turned stay/at-home mom. Very nice! And this video also answers the question as to the turban in the miter saw table vlog. Lol I once sported waist-length, blunt-cut locks, and hair accessories were definitely required. Your mass raises that to a whole new level!
Go grrl!
Haha yes. Love the work and the hair, but I try not to combine them 🤣
Glad you also use the technical term: wonky. 👍🏻
Nice tip to put the screws underneath the seal.
Dog was so cute... Great job.
Skipping through the video, I can tell your video's going to be the one I want to watch. One of the only videos that shows installation of the lining, the door AND the trim.
I wanted to ask - what kinds of numbers are you looking for when it comes to the exterior trim? I'm going to be installing my own door lining/framing, and buying my own exterior door. The width from the inside of the jamb to the outside of the framing seems to be variable (depending the thickness of your framing, the thickness of the door jamb, how much gap there is between frame/door, etc. Is it common for people to rip cut their door trims to get a custom fit?
The most helpful vid so far for my new basement walkout door install!
I love seeing women fixing things themselves. Yes!! I am definitely going to check some of your diy videos out!💕 Thanks for sharing this video! I've been contemplating on hiring someone for this or doing it myself. Now I'm definitely doing it myself lol. Thank you so much! I love your overalls btw and your cutie snowball pup.
This video was great! 👍Short, to the point and very informative! Thanks again!
SO how did it go? I am a contractor and I work for people who saw diy videos and tried to do things themselves, a lot.
Excellent video . Thankyou. Yours was the only video I needed to check out. Am replacing a prehung door in wall with wood framed upper, and block knee wall at bottom. Old door was nailed to wood frame, but installer skipped securing to block at the bottom with a 1.5” gap between door frame and block wall. …a half a$$ed install in my opinion…will add and secure 2x treated in that gap with tapcon concrete screws.
Very helpful and I am glad the pup was supervising 🐕
Hello Katie, by far one of the best instructional videos! You made it look so easy!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
excellent explanation of an install. Just bought a house needing extensive repairs, including a new basement door with rotted wood framing. your example is perfect for my needs and it makes me much more confident of a successful repair. Thanks!!
Thanks, appreciate you.
After CAT 5 Hurricane Ian here in Florida I needed to diy door install on block wall. Doing it tomorrow.
Wow you are the cutest carpenter I ever met. Thank you.
Great video little sister. Haven't put a door up in years. Good refresher. Going to hang it today 😊
I was getting ready to get some shims and this professional contractor told me to try the plastic shims. He said they will not split and are a lot better, so I tried them. He was correct, they were a lot easier to use. Also one side has teeth on it, so it grips to surfaces a lot easier. Will never use wood shims again.
Yayyy!! I live in an apartment and we each get this little patio area made of brick walls but no door. I'm putting a door up to keep other peoples kids out so I can make it a usable space for my grill and bicycle and maybe a chair. So glad I found you!! Subscribed!❤
You explain that more better than the guys do thank you and thank you
This was really easy to follow and well thought out. I'm confident I'm going to be able to tackle this project for my cellar now.
By far the realest door install video I've viewed. Excellent terminology and use of correct products. Doors are easy to put in the RO, but they can be persnickety to install perfectly. Nice work! Subscribed.
Damn your good! Complete professional!
Fair help, should always vacuum out the concrete drill holes
A great video, thank you!
Nice job. thanks for list all tools and materials you used. It makes our life easy. Super handy lady!
I salute you, Lady!
Thank you so much. This helps a lot. Thanks for the thorough explanation of details.
Great video. I also use the 6’ foot level to plumb the hinges on both left/right and in/out arises to prevent door swinging.
Thanks Katie - good job; I'll be thinking of your tips as I fit mine tomorrow. Andrew (Scotland UK)
Great video! I wish you created companion videos addressing the concrete cut and header installation (looks like a steel I-beam header?). Do you have any content dealing with building out concrete steps from below grade? I'm planning a DIY basement walk-up and am looking for more help. Great video addressing the topic at hand!!
Most excellent. Clear
To the point
Easy to follow
Hi Katie,Thanks so much for the video! You Are Adorable! And you know your stuff!I have been humming and hawing over replacing the 1950's walk in man door for my basement. IT is a daunting project as the door and frame will need to be cut down to fit into the opening. Sigh. Your wonderful video will get me through the initial framing of the brick, and eventual setting of the door. Now to get the door and frame cut down! Special order turns a $279 door into a $900 custom door.Again - thanks for the incredibly accurate video that just blows away anything else out there on this subject out of the water!Now if you could just make one on how to shorten a pre-hung factory exterior door and frame- that would be great ;-)!Well done!Chris
Hi Chris, I’m so glad you’ll be able to use the video as a good resource for your project! Lol unfortunately no exterior door jamb shortening videos from me. Honestly, I’ve never had to attempt it and glad. Best of luck with your project!
I've my door looking like sh*t for months, I will try your solution, thanks for sharing.
super helpful, thanks! I love the tip about removing the door first! I'm doing the man door to my garage on my own, and it's sure gonna be a lot easier to do without having to hold the steel door up the whole time!
Man! You are great. Wish you were here helping me today. I reframed my door and side window and let me tell you, it wasn't fun at all. I do not have any experience. Will a masonry bit drill through any kind of concrete/mason?
Thanks for the videos, your defiantly someone I would hire.
Yes, a masonry bit should be able to drill through cinder block, brick, concrete, etc.
I'm in love....haha. just kidding. Keep it up. Solid instructions.
Excellent instructional video. Thanks for keeping it simple and clear. My only constructive critique is actually a request for future clips: please consider investing in a bluetooth (lapel or headset, etc.) microphone for your exterior shots. The background noise sometimes makes it more difficult to make out your words. Thanks again!
Straight forward & simple thank you so much . I needed the clarity .
Great job 👏
love your channel. inspiring. Who needs a GC anyway!!!
Sweet! Very clear instructions. Thank you.
Good job. Love the Bulldog inspecting the work.
Sometimes I use a glazing bar as a spacer on the door catch side of the jamb. It gives a nice space between the door and jamb when shimming. If you need a bigger gap just push the bar to open the gap as desired.
Awesome video, very instructional! Made installing my door not so daunting! Thanks!
Love the video, very informative. The pup was a great touch!
Haha thank you! I like his special guest appearances too 😊
Thanks for this.
Thanks for demystifying! For some reason I thought there were all kinds of flashing and moisture barriers involved.
Quality vid. Exactly the advice I needed.
great job ,very clear instructions, subbed
Incredibly helpful.
Very helpful video
Lmao love the pup. Great video!
Good explanation. MY QUESTION: I was adding a storm door (exterior, of course) to the front door on a concrete block house. When I took off the brick trim, it was not nailed on but attached via caulking! The jamb board was 1/4" thick and it was attached in a couple of places to the concrete block with long screws. There was no wood for the jamb to attach (in your video, you attached the treated lumber via screws to the brick/block and then installed the pre-made door jamb). The current jamb is rotting on the bottom and I see no way to fix it because there seems to be no attachment points. My thoughts are to pull out everything and start from scratch. Oh, and my jamb is 5 3/8" and the piece of wood nearest the door with the weatherstripping on it is 2 1/2".
Exactly video! And I am now a new subscriber. Can't wait to learn more 😌.
Great job….super clear and concise!
Awesome and amazing beautiful sister and good job
Appreciate the video!
Awesome , I still have a lot of questions cause I don’t know what I’m doing but ur great !
You are awesome. Thanks for the tips. Going to be doing this soon.
Very well explained Handymom! Kind Thanks! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Great video, excellent info, thanks for posting!
She's smart. Attention to detail. Informative. Good looking and wears overalls. I give her a solid 10
Man! That's exactly what I was thinking. I mean, the part where some women in construction are careful to pay attention to detail. And That is valuable when there are a dozen men workers who are always at odds with inspectors and with OSHA rules.
The door header is not supported by the jack studs. This video is truly a handyman/mom special.
I’m in love
This helped me greatly, thanks!
thanks. please share more. professional job!
Outstanding
I was hoping you would have demonstrated how you cut the doorway out. I know, a concrete saw. But, there are other methods. Thanks.
So cute thanks for the tips
Props to the helper dog
wonderful job
WAOOOOOO....IN LOVE WITH YOUR WORK....GOOD JOB
Thank you 😊
@@JunksawStudio I hope you guys, covid19 didn't give you a hard time
Excellent. Thank you.
Excellent video. Finally confident to install my basement door… can I ask what kind of drill you were using in the video to install the screws into the cement wall? Thanks!
super helpful. thanks!
You are the boss. Thanks!
Exelent to learn how to install a door ,
Thanks. I found this really helpful!
thank your handymom
GREAT JOB
Good job girl!
First video I see on this channel (I think...) first the hair OMG looks amazing, I should subscribe...nah... I should be more critical on my subscriptions.... then the "don't hate your back " comment made my laugh I should subscribe...let's see how the end result looks first....DOOOOOOG!!! *subscribed*
Great job I enjoyed it 🤩👍
Nice. Learned most of what I need. But, you omitted to show how you would "case" the interior aspect of the door. What say you?
How much would a job like this cost?
Starting from the beginning of the job until the end. Meaning costs for cutting the concrete opening. Also costs for door and framing install? Just curious, i have my own framing/painting/sheetrock/carpentry business. But people have asked me to do this for them on multiple occasions. It seems like a piece of cake. What cost would you recommend? Great work BTW you definitely have a good skill set. You go girl💪
I’ve just subscribed, I’ve watched a few of your videos!!! And I loved all of them!!
Yayy!! It makes me really happy that you left that comment on this video. Sometimes I think I’m drawing two different audiences doing diy/home decor and construction/remodeling together; I’m always happy to know someone will enjoy it all 😁 What are you here to see?
Handymom I’m here for all of it!! Just got a second job with a landlord helping him with his properties!! Love watching others do the same and to learn some new tricks!
Designs by Liza that’s awesome! It is such a privilege to be able to work alongside people who are good at what they do and are willing to teach.
Handymom yes!! So glad I came across your channel.. hope we can stay connected!
Nice 👌 I like your work
Strong work