Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pocket doors can be something of a mystery. We make an elaborate effort to obscure the inner workings of most house framing, and ...

Pocket door kits can be purchased by the homeowner so they can install the pocket door themselves, but it’s important to have a strong understanding of wall construction, plumbing, and electrical ...

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 ...

In this video, we walk through hanging a DIY pocket door step by step, from preparing the frame to installing and aligning the door smoothly. This practical home improvement guide is perfect for ...

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 ...