We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many DIYers, installing a pre-hung door exists on the fringe of their confident skill set. Sure, they can likely get it functional, but ...

Before starting an exterior door upgrade, it helps to understand how prehung doors are built and why many homeowners choose them for easier installs.

Q: I need to install some doors at my house. A friend told me to make the rough opening for the door and frame larger than the actual door frame dimensions. He also told me that I need to use shims to ...