Dear James: I like pocket doors because they save floor space, but they often don’t glide smoothly into the wall slot. What is the best method to install one? — Kevin D. Dear Kevin: As houses are ...

Pocket doors can be something of a mystery. We make an elaborate effort to obscure the inner workings of most house framing, and it feels like pocket doors – by their nature hidden when open — are ...

Door Material The door material can heavily impact the final cost to install a pocket door. There are a number of different choices, and the best one depends on the needs of the space and homeowner.

We recently attended a social function at the new home of an acquaintance. The home was spacious and had lots of natural light and high ceilings with nice appointments. During our visit, we had the ...

I installed a pocket door in my son’s basement several days ago. The basement remodeling project has stretched out over a year because we can only work together on Saturdays and on occasional days he ...

I installed a pocket door in my son’s basement several days ago. The basement remodeling project has stretched out over a year because we can only work together on Saturdays and on occasional days he ...

Once popular in Victorian architecture, pocket doors fell out of fashion in the mid-1920s and hinged doors soon became the norm. In recent years, however, a renewed interest in space-saving and design ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pocket doors can be something of a mystery. We make an elaborate ...