When preparing to install new windows or doors, it is important to carefully remove the old material. This is removal, not demolition. Some of the material can be re-used.

First, all interior wall surfaces and trim must be removed. Have all replacement product and necessary tools at hand to install the new product right after removing the old.

You will use: a utility knife, flat pry bar, hammer, scredriver, plywood, reciprocating saw, screws and masking tape.

For doors — Gently remove the interior trim using a pry bar. This trim can be reused upon installation of the new window/door. Use a utility knife to cut away any old caulk between the siding on the exterior door frame.

Casing nails, which secure the door jambs to the framing, should be removed using a flat pry bar. Here is where your reciprocating saw comes into play. Those stubborn nails you can’t remove can be cut away. Now, remove the door from the casing

For windows — Place tape across the window to avoid shattering. Remove the interior trim from the frame with care. Again, this may be reused. Those stubborn nails can be cut with the reciprocating saw.

Your replacement windows or door can now be installed.

The front door of your home can tell someone a lot about the people that live there. It can tell them that you take care of your home regularly. The door can also show them that you have let your home repairs get away from you. If you are trying to sell your home, it can be a very important step to selling. You should always remember that your front door is going to be the first thing that many people see. This will also be how many people judge the condition of your home as well.

Choosing the right front door for your home can be a difficult process. You may take some time to find the right replacement door for your home. This can be a real tricky decision to make for some people. The question that you often ask yourself is what kind of door you are looking for. There are many different choices that you have at your disposal. You can get solid wood doors, fiberglass doors, decorative glass doors, colored doors, and metal doors.

When you have chosen the style of door that you want to purchase, you need to make sure that you measure the door frame correctly. You do not want to purchase a door that will not fit the space. If the replacement door is not pre-hung then you will want to measure inside the door frame. This will give you the measurement that you need. If you are going to purchase a pre-hung door, you will want to measure the outside of the frame. This means you will want to measure from above the door to below the threshold. This should give you an accurate measurement for your new door.