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Solid Wood doors are fairly cheap to buy nowaday, but it is still worth thinking about repairing rather than just buying new.

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Fitting Classical Architrave

April 9, 2018July 19, 2018 DIY Guides architrave, doors

Fitting a classical-style architrave rather than a standard one can really add a touch of class to your home, particularly in period houses and houses with larger rooms.

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Fitting Standard Architrave

February 28, 2015 DIY Guides architrave, doors

Fitting architrave around a doorway properly is not the most difficult of DIY job, but it important to the finished look of any internal doorway. Architrave not only hides the joint between the door lining and the wall, but it also makes the doorway look complete.

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Repairing Rotten Doorposts

February 21, 2013 DIY Guides doorpost, doors

External doors and doorframes often suffer from damp and rot. Even with meticulous care and maintenance, it is hard to protect them from the wet British weather.

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How to Fit a Weatherboard

November 16, 2012 DIY Guides doors, weatherboard

A weatherboard, the shaped piece of wood at the bottom of a door which deflects water, is fairly easy to

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