How To Replace And Repair Broken Door Jamb Kicked In Or Damaged | DIY Step By Step Tutorial Easy FIX

[@tipsclubs01]

Great Video, very concise, and easy to follow. Thanks. Good Job.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much!

[@zeriettesfalidet8807]

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[@gregjones3660]

Just put a bandaid on it and call it a day...

[@alhom3097]

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[@americafirst2785]

The table saw you are using is not a ryobi table saw,like in the description.

[@SSHitMan]

I worked for 35 years as a carpenter in Chicago, I fixed hundreds of door jambs in that time. These were overwhelmingly in older apartment buildings, and the jamb stock on those was 1 1/2" stock cut so where the striker plates attached was about 7/8". I didn't remove the whole jamb, just take a circular saw and cut off the 1 3/4" part the striker plates attach to. Then rip a piece to fit (we kept 2x12 stock on the truck for this purpose) and screw it back on. This made for a very strong repair, on a few of my repairs police or fire subsequently had reason to bust the door down (I worked in some very sketchy neighborhoods) and the door would break instead of the jamb breaking again. I'd always but screws on both sides of where the striker plates go, this greatly increases the strength.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge to the community! 🙏🏽😊

[@aldoc.4288]

Just replaced my first door jam bro the video helped a lot. About $80 dollars all together with tools being about $50 of that. Thanks 🔥

[@lakenyajones9058]

Where did you get the materials?

[@sarahzalan7072]

The weather stripping channel instructions completely made my day. Thank you!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could help! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

[@bloominflowers6766]

I can't thank you enough for showing just HOW to reproduce that "magical SECRET" door jam board with the SLOT for the foam slot cut into it for the weather strip ! I have been looking online via all the home centers trying to find just that one special (lock side) board with the weather strip slot cut into it and only found one big box store selling it in white vinyl for $86 ! You made it look so simple by just making it out of 2 pieces after I struggled trying to make it out of 1 solid board and then trying to cut that slot ! Thanks Again ! A+++++++

[@heavysnow8616]

I’m really bad at carpentry, never was taught. I’m a aircraft mechanic. I am going to try this repair with your guidance. Thanks for a great video.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for watching! I wish you well on the repair brother! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽 let me know if you have any questions along the way. Just email me for faster response.

[@dallasarnold8615]

Dude, if you have not done this repair yet, see my other comment above.

[@huejanus5505]

If you screw your striker plates on backwards, you can cut around them with a utility knife first. Saves time, makes for a nice tight fit and reduces the chance of chipping out a piece of the frame with a chisel.

[@zedon8769]

Your so right

[@skygh]

Absolutely. Sharp knife required and while I have router guides that do this task faster for common size strikes because this is my job I must resort to hand carving regularly. Realize the sharp part of the blade has an angle that can be tipped to control how tight your prep is. Practice on a scrap first

[@jairoavila]

Trying to visualize this but can’t understand it

[@shawnjengocamping2130]

@@jairoavilathe striker plate is the metal piece with the hole on it. Screw it on with the bent part out because it won’t fit flush the other way then you a use it as a guide to cut the wood with your knife. Hope this helps.

[@decelis2010]

As an additional tip, use some chalk or even lipstick on the locking barrel and door catch which makes it easier to mark where the notches need to go. Prints an impression onto the door sill if that makes sense.

[@REXXSEVEN]

That's a really good tip.

[@NunYaaBizz]

As an additional tip, I will unzip my pants

[@samreh6156]

Fingernail polish works too

[@rikityrik]

I use blood, I usually have plenty on hand while working.

[@dougpeters1625]

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[@jackedwards7420]

You went way overboard building that casing from scratch (although is good knowledge for antique door jambs); however, lowes/home depot/etc have the entire jamb casing sides premade with weather strip groove in one piece and is much easier to install!!

[@King_DTA]

He didn’t touch his “door casing” , he only rebuilt one leg of his “Door Jamb” .. the casing is on the outsides of the jam and separate unit. But yes same principle still applies lowes and Home Depot both make pre made and pre cut legs for the entire door jamb or you can buy all 3 legs for a full rebuild and buy the casing separate

[@ethelryan257]

@@King_DTA Given the other work we've seen in this house, I'm not so sure there are buck frames around the windows or casings around the exterior doors. That's probably a cripple he's anchoring into.

[@cleonbrady7913]

I knew some place had to have them pre made. Thanks

[@empathic_goddess]

Thanks for the info I had no clue it came premade 🤦🏾‍♀️😂

[@jonathanharris4282]

@@King_DTA I'm not sure where you get 3 legs. There are only 2 legs and a head.

[@caisiebreen2931]

Loved your video. As a senior who needs all the help I can get, you made this look as easy as baking a cake. Thank you.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the love and feedback! 😊🙏🏽

[@timdaniels2094]

Thanks!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much Tim! 🙏🏽😊

[@Changesonemack]

This was a very thorough explanation and excellent visual of what you did. Regardless of what, in other opinions, may or may not have been “better” or “necessary” etc..; this video was very informative. Thanks.

[@mcj928]

Def use 3" screws on strike plates. Not sure where your from, I'm modest we get all 4 seasons. So we practice screwing our mailing the from and back of jams on entry doors to prevent warping. We also never fill the rough in opening to fit tightly against the jam, expansion and contraction would have is back repairing the door as soon as the season changes. Composite Shims are better and virtually no expansion and contraction. Awesome video none the less!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the tips and advice 🙏🏽

[@nsatoday]

I like using my cordless trim router and jugs for plates and hinges. Fast, accurate, less chisel work. Also, consider using GRK or SPAX structural screws. Makes the door more resistant to breaking if someone tries to kick down the door etc

[@bcarr3116]

Nice video and great fix but try using a centering drill next time it makes putting the striker plates screw right in the center every time as well as the hinge screws. Cheers

[@larryplummer1388]

This is one of the best how to videos I’ve seen. They do not talk much. Just enough. It’s to the point. Quickly and move on. Thx

[@bluevireo425]

Your have been a tremendous help to me....excellent CLEAR teaching!!! Thank You.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank so much for the the love and feedback! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

[@Quetzachapin]

You’re exactly right about the weather strip channel. No one takes the time to show or talk about it, so I’m thankful for your explanation of how to make one if it’s needed. Thanks ….. SUBSCRIBED.

[@austincurtis636]

I have to do a very similar project to my front door so thanks for the detailed instructions and video. I'm confident I can do it myself as I've installed interior doors but never had to do a repair like this before.

[@shmokintaz2424]

Great video carnal it’s some great info and came at a great time for me even two years later.

[@gem934]

Good job Thought you’d prime timber first though before installing?

[@erickrodriguez1977]

Come people 1.7 viewers and only 443k subscribers? Let’s suscribe this man explain this video right on the money Thank you sir

[@huynh32224]

Great video!! What type of wood did you use to replace the door jamb?

[@proddarunner]

Like the part of using your mechanical pencil to mark the striker! Nice idea!

[@FixThisHouse]

Glad you like that method! 🙏🏽😊

[@smarthome2660]

Added security: when adding the 1/2" filler, leave out a space where the deadbolt is and add a 1/2" aluminum plate. The deadbolt will protrude into this plate by approximately 1/4". Tack on the door jam, cut your deadbolt hole, apply a light film of grease to the end of the bolt to locate the hole you need to cut in the plate, remove both the door jam & the plate to cut the hole for the deadbolt.

[@opsecclassified6469]

excellent video.. We were really scratching our heads on where to begin fixing our door jamb. this video is very helpful

[@FixThisHouse]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks! 🙏🏽

[@gaylemcgee2221]

Awesome job. How do you fix the door hinges that become loose on cabinet doors in the kitchen?

[@درودچطوری]

Great video, professionally done!!! Soft hands to be a carpenter!!!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! 🙏🏽😊

[@williamspiller5032]

EXCELLENT JOB! I LOVE YOUR CRAFTSMANSHIP.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much William! Means a lot! 😊🙏🏽

[@KharmenSense]

I put lipstick on the tip of my bolts then make contact with the wood, the lipstick makes a perfect mark for me to use my 1 1/8" holesaw, giving a clear sign all around on there the saw needs to go. Love the video!

[@resecurelatch]

If anyone is having issues with their door latch or dead bolt screws being stripped out and the latch is loose, Ive invented a new door hardware that sits inside with the latch. ReSecure Latch. Thanks for videos like yours that are teaching people how to repair their home.

[@ocdtechtalk]

Having watched many of your videos, I think this one was the best. Great job.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! That means a lot! 🙏🏽🥹

[@fu4616]

A while back I bought a prehung door from a home improvement store with a broken area just like that for half price. Now I know how to fix it properly! Thanx!

[@paulinedavis8734]

Excellent & thorough video, thanks👍 I have to repair my door jam too BUT hopefully just with some wood filler and NOT replacing the wood like you did, fingers crossed. Then, I will sand, paint and freshen it all up WITH new magnetic weather stripping & a new door sweep. ❤

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

Great job. I like how much you pay attention to safety!!!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@shepard1711]

Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for for an antique frame that was kicked in. A modern standard pre-made one wouldn’t fit right.

[@lemix69]

I'm glad I watched this, I was about to make a very bad mistake. Thanks for the information.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

Excellent explanation! My front door needs this done.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much! And best of luck on your repair!

[@nevasoba5953]

I just did this to a door on a job. The jamb couldn’t be completely replaced so I got a piece of hard wood .Removed the casing , cut out the badly damaged section ripped the hardwood down to fit. Glued and screwed it , but the casing was damaged also but it would have to be milled so I flipped it around and used Bondo to fill to casing looks good as new. I guess ur way works but in its entirety too long . U made that a career.

[@Jakeofalltrades777]

Awesome video man. You provide a lot of great tips and tricks to make the job easier. Definitely will keep all this information in mind during my next door frame repair. Thanks!!

[@dahrtanoury297]

Excellent video! Very instructional. No nonsense. Thank you.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@mikehazelwood6106]

When I moved into my present home, I replaced the locks with a much better grade locks & dead bolts! I then installed large extention reinforcing plates around the striker and the dead Bolts! I installed them with 4 inch stainless steel screws, making them nearly impossible to remove with the door closed!

[@linmann6534]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing your carpentry skills.

[@thehandyhelper6319]

Absolutely Outstanding Sir!!! Much Respect and continued success.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@lucastroesh149]

I love how you are nailing in screws AND screwing in nails in the same video 😅😅. Good video man, just giving you a hard time.

[@tinkerberns5216]

Thank you sir. That was the best repair video I've seen. Appreciate it.

[@ПарпауцЕвгений]

Very good work! How much does this kind of work cost?

[@neftalirosado6167]

Congratulations, good and professional job. Thanks for your help.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽

[@raymondjr.1080]

Great job. Nice and steady hand, no way I can do this especially on a hangover Monday

[@FixThisHouse]

😂 that’s a funny comment brother lol…thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

[@shibukusuman9057]

Hey bud great stuff , what you recommend for double door lock system

[@Mr.DJones]

Thank you for your time and posting. I'll still have to hire someone, I don't even have an impact driver... Yet. :)

[@hamidullaha.saahir9144]

Great information even for DIY's who have the confidence, but one question about the deadbolt hole, should the hole be drilled to the king stud?

[@gustavogarcia3599]

Great video. This is the best step by step video. Thank you.

[@mubarikabidi5557]

Good video, showing step by step in detail.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽!

[@misterm7086]

Nice video. Pencil recommendation: PICA

[@soundjudgement3586]

Excellent video. I have been needing to replace my door jamb and weatherstrip for years. When I hire a handyman I now have a better idea of what it will take.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽!

[@robertpolicastro1]

I use the same saw . Probably the most useful reciprocal saw for carpentry

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽!

[@MrEdwardjones84]

Bro great explanations and thanks for the extra tips. Your the man.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much Eddie! 🙏🏽😊

[@nathanwhite7172]

Would a router work better when cutting for the door strike? Nice video by the way.

[@JerryGeorgeMDiv]

Great demonstration. Very easy for a novice to understand.

[@robinrobinson4457]

Awesome video brother stay strong and God bless you.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much brother! 🙏🏽😊

[@joelsimmons7556]

Earned my subscription. Good concise video. Thank you

[@foltz-art]

Amazing video Thank you brother this helped Me alot ✌️

[@Weasel_Meat]

Thank you. This is exactly what I was looking for.

[@crazyczech3620]

Amazing. You make it look so easy

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽!

[@BillR1951]

Excellent video. Instead of the pencil smear some lipstick on the end of the lock bolt and press it against the door jamb. You should get a real good imprint of where you need to cut and chisel.

[@hollyhold562]

Outstanding video; THANK YOU.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much Holly! 🙏🏽😊

[@Psalms19.1]

Nice work, I like the trick with the mechanical pencil. 👍🏼

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽! 😊

[@mpsv8426]

You are so precise. Thank you for teaching me.

[@johnnyappleseed2277]

If you don't have a table saw or any of those power tools. All I have is a circular saw and a standard electric battery power drill. Could I still do that kind of work. With those two power tools. Or should I just get a contractor instead. I've never installed a door jamb before. And I'd like to do it on my own because it would be something fun to do and it would be a cool project to do I really like carpentry I just don't have the tools. Or the money to go out and buy those power tools like the table saw I don't have a miter saw. Do you have any advice.

[@mind444]

Do you have a video on the Hinge side ??

[@FixThisHouse]

Hi! Unfortunately I do not, but I can make one 👍🏽😊

[@Kevmack124]

Great Job on this fix.Very professional

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@sleep-escapeyourmind8759]

Very ! I wish I could do this for my front door. I have several spine injuries so I don't think I could do it. I could try it but then if I get stuck how do I lock my door! LOL!!!!! :) AWESOME You explained everything so well! RENMAN

[@FixThisHouse]

Hi! I’m sorry to hear about your spine injury😔 I hope you are recovering well🙏🏽 thank you for the love and support! If I was near your area I would gladly fix yours free of charge 🙏🏽😊

[@Sejokintosol21]

Just like to add…for the weekend warriors that you don’t have too many tools. Home Depot as well as Lowe’s have the sections already made and primed all you have to do is cut to fit and add the hardware.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 for that! 👍🏽😊

[@Sejokintosol21]

@@FixThisHouse just trying to help out with positive advice brother 👍😃

[@danieltoth6119]

I was wondering why he didn't just buy the machined part 🤔. It's a $100 service call on top of the cost of the materials. Last I checked the door frames are $20-$30. I love his work though. That was a beautiful repair. I'm suppose if you couldn't find the frame this would be perfect. How much did you charge them?

[@markharmon4963]

@@danieltoth6119 plus caulk, plus fill nail holes, interior casement, paint. Make sure the hinge side is not blown out with hairline cracks. Please be careful of time estimates. Some of us have to make a living at this.

[@Rhenexful]

So informative and detailed.... thank for sharing your knowledge 🙏

[@Destinysproblemchild]

Damn, I wish I could hire you to fix my door jamb. I had to kick my back door in when I locked myself out and now contractors are telling me I need to replaced the entire door frame and the door for almost $2000 when I know this is the exact repair method I want done.

[@BridgetteHalley-tg6uc]

Great video!! Wish me luck.

[@Brian-Burke]

Nice work. I'm glad you didn't use drywall screws which a lot of us do/did. Very brittle.

[@MrBill99]

I wonder if you also could have glued it all together and added a dutchman for a new deadbolt. Thanks.

[@fernandodelrio4839]

My friend , you stripped the striker plate screws. Go easy on the drill trigger. But thanks for your well explained tips!!😊

[@hitt2188]

Hi Can we do it replacing all panel on a fire door

[@franklegerski9682]

Just like my dad, you make it look easy.

[@J-dizzle2021]

It's about time you used that new table saw lol. Shims also work really well and used 99% of the time. Solid wood is even better. You go young man and thanks for the video that I'm sure everyone finds extremely useful if not in the business and/or on the field. I'm glad you are doing well because I know you care about your work and that's always nice to see. People don't have much pride in their work these days. You seem like a really nice young man with a lot of good ideas. Cheers my friend. Merry Christmas and I hope you and your family have a wonderful Holiday and safe one at that. 👍 They also have deadlifts that cut the door wholes for the door knob and deadbolt that help you drill the whole job and line things up that are pretty inexpensive for the homeowner or DYI person. Last thing is I believe that using a drill on low speed works better than the impact because it's so powerful it can strip the wood and then you have another issue to work with. Just my 2 cents if it helps anyone. Impacts should be used for differnt applications in my opinion. If you are used to these tools then you know what I mean.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for your advice my friend! Yes I do agree with the impact drill and I will follow that 👍🏽😊🙏🏽. I hope you have a great Holiday and you and your Family have a great upcoming new year 🙏🏽😊❤️

[@bw538]

Good video, do you have a link for the weather stripping? I did not see it on the list. Thanks!

[@FixThisHouse]

Hi! Yes I just added it to the description. Here is the link also : amzn.to/3DEOlyp

[@annewei2066]

Excellent work ! 👍

[@vitaly6312]

This is a great how to video. It’s a terrible security video though. You need to get a larger strike plate and at least a 3 inch hardened screw for both. If you’ve ever kicked in a door you know that this is a door frame that looks great and installed well, but will give little or no resistance for a solid kick the next time bad people want to steal your stuff. Or worse. Spend the extra $10-15 and get a larger strike plate and longer screws.

[@eddieedentertainment131]

Awesome, Thanks for your clear help. I'm a new subscriber.

[@dalepete2854]

I just done the same job at my mother in laws the only thing I did different is I used longer screws and yes I subscribed

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! Yes I wish I did use 3 inch instead of 2 1/2. I’ll be changing them out, should be an easy fix 🙏🏽👍🏽😊

[@dalepete2854]

@@FixThisHouse sometimes you have to use what you have I understand that

[@roberto.peterson9917]

hardware store has strick plates that has both dead bolt and door latch in one heavy duty piece which covers the broken area personally i would use good wood glue and finish screws to split section and install the heavy duty double plate and use long screws that comes with 3in + /- anchor into studs and use caulking to fill any cracks

[@souske1990]

Thanks for these tips. I love how you always stress the safety part of doing any part of the project.

[@stephenwatson1873]

Keeps banging on about safety but has part of the throat plate removed

[@Sctronic209]

You do nice work.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽

[@tomrobison4274]

Excellent job! Tom R.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@foremandodong]

great video..very informative.. god job sir🖖

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you!

[@bennguyen9267]

Thanks for sharing , im learning something today

[@augustocartagana492]

Good Job My Friend.......

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@Mike-B-Jackson]

9:14 - Pretty sure that the strike plate should have been closer to the door jam. The little "nub" you drew is the security pin, which needs to remain depressed when the door in closed so you can't just open it with a credit card or similar object. Allowing both the latch bolt and the security pin to fit defeats the purpose. It also looks like you stripped both screws? Oof. Tough install man.

[@robbiegolding1831]

Would have definitely glued that door stop and nailed off the top that was loose with something more substantial than 1 brad. you definitely under fastened this job bro.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for your feedback 🙏🏽

[@BlkFireHawk427]

How many times in my 20 years in apartment management, especially in the rough neighborhoods. Once the door is repaired, putting in 3 inch screws through the strike plate will help mitigate another incident. These screws are long enough to reach the 2x4 frame, making the door more secure. There is another common issue I'm sure you have seen where when the door latch or dead bolt screws have stripped out the wood and just spin. There is a new hardware solution that sits inside the door along the latch that is threaded, called Resecure Latch. They have a channel here that shows how it works. Its a awesome handyman/DYI product that is a permeant solution.

[@jerrymoore838]

Really like your channel. Thanks

[@markbarber1920]

Nice video, you need a set of self-centering bits, makes it a lot easier.