Which Door is Best For You?

Pre-Hung Doors
One other thing to look into when choosing a new door are pre-hung doors. A pre-hung door is pre-fit to the frame and all of the hinges and hardware are fit and attached before it ever leaves the factory. Buying a pre-hung door takes a lot of the work out of door installation because you won't have to mortise hinges into the door and jamb or worry about lining up the door properly before it's installed. All you'll have to do is install the frame, hang the door, and you're good to go.

Talk to the Pro's
Door installation is a doable project for an experienced home handyman, though it is important you get the job done right. If everything's not lined up and installed correctly you could end up with a wide range of problems down the road, including doors that stick, won't shut, and that don't seal properly and let in drafts that reduce your home's overall energy efficiency. Talk to a professional door installer about proper installation procedures, and don't be shy about calling them in to do the job for you if you think a door installation project might be over your head.