Make Your Own Custom Front Door! DIY Door Installation

[@Lexis.options]

Amazing video, safety glasses would be a great addition. Metal filings in your eye can be an avoidable ER visit. Your channel is the best.

[@kennieloo6357]

How is one guy this cool? 😆

[@frankmborogo3786]

I know right?🤔🤔🤔🤣🤣

[@mattrinne]

And he knows it

[@CuddaBrown]

Absolutely....he's a Renoninja

[@sondre.linonus.berglund]

@Agent К видео movie? What is it called?

[@SoloClone]

Yeah man

[@synovia421]

Love what you’re doing Jeff. I always refer to your videos on a project to my husband now. “Yea my boy Jeff has a video about that”

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

That is awesome! Happy to help Synovia! Cheers!

[@mishajameson8939]

I had NO IDEA you could do this. Genius!! I've been shopping for an affordable full-light door for weeks...and putting off ordering it b/c I've been dreading installing it by myself. SO gonna do this. Thank you!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad I could help! Cheers Misha!

[@notagain1212]

Me also! I can now just cut and insert! Who knew it was this easy and now I’ve saved thousands of dollars!

[@joe_g_fw]

We are doing this project tomorrow! Were all set to buy a new door, stumbled across this from your ceramic floor removal video, and now we're going to salvage our current door and save $$$!! Thank you sir!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pierre-marcrioux5015]

Tell us how it went please!

[@blaster-zy7xx]

Paint the frame before installing and touch up last.

[@laurence9695]

I bet a trade would charge a grand for that install. Nah, most guys wouldn't even touch it. Genius!

[@joe_g_fw]

@@pierre-marcrioux5015 It went really well! Window took a few weeks to arrive through Home Depot (we weren't lucky enough to have a HD that carries them in stock), but it really was a easy as he made it seem! I used a level and carpenter's pencil to draw lines and make sure I didn't cut the hole out crooked, but other than that and taking the door off the hinges to lay flat for orbital sanding/painting, I just used the tools he did and followed his exact procedure!

[@toin9898]

I already have a lite in my door but I'm not big on the stained glass pattern. I figured I'd have to buy a whole new door to change it. This is genius.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You got this Jessica!

[@brumby92]

Yeah thats a great project.

[@Rhynri]

Same here! We were thinking we had to replace our front door because the window crapped the bed really bad. Wooo!

[@morenos5046]

Hi where I can buy that replace glass

[@VlajCo-di8lc]

Building technique is so much different between our countries. Our homes are built from bricks and concrete. In Europe German building standard dominates. I'm really enjoying watching your videos. Love your approach and techniques. You are full of simplicity and optimism. Greeting from Serbia.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Interesting! Cheers to Serbia!

[@deannasparks996]

I was just looking at lights for my doors. I thought, it really can’t be that easy! But you have shown me that it is. Thank you. I figured there had to be some insulation issues, some pain in the butt process to it. My daughter laughs at me because I spend so much time watching theses videos, but I am learning so much.

[@lesliecruzado2793]

I'm definitely applying everything I learn in this channel. Greetings from PR.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Leslie!

[@shawn2296]

Sending a man to the moon is impressive but this is just beyond that in all levels wow

[@joshuahalliday7466]

I just wanted to say thank you Jeff so much for this video. I was able to apply this technique to a garage door for my parents and saved them over $600. Their door had froze to the garage floor and the opener shredded the door. I was able to have them just buy a new door with no windows at a fraction of the cost and reuse the windows from the other door that else wise was still perfectly good.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Fantastic!

[@jeffmykytiuk5642]

This is genius! I have a 96 year old house I will be renovating. The front door is ONLY 30 inches wide! I'll be installing a 36" door and wanted a glass panel. Your videos are great and very thorough. Thank-you.

[@amberhubert2016]

Oh my, you just saved me a lot of money. I have been looking into changing the front door for a few months now, but this is wonderful information and you do such a great job at explaining the process. I also watched a few of the other videos on installing new door and cutting a door down to fit and I can't wait to put my new doors in now. I am so happy I came across your station! Thank you.

[@brybrycrivello]

Since I’m an automotive painter at a shop I would spray with car paint. Stronger with a lot of UV protection. I did a matte black front door. Came out awesome.

[@trinketstuff418]

I'd also spray pain the door.

[@tpdircks]

He always makes the cutting in sound so easy. I have watched his videos and tried numerous times but I still have to use Frog tape

[@Steadfastly7]

I did one of those 5-6 years ago. Super easy and Jeff does a good job in explaining how to do it, even explaining about the screw caps.

[@jumpinjohn54]

I always watch 2-3 videos and most comments before tackling a project. All the other videos make this look much harder by removing hardware and the door to saw horses. Love your style, and watching you work.

[@philricotta]

Safety gloves were a good suggestion and a good example of staying safe...... However...... NO SAFETY GLASSES during drilling and jigsaw cutting is definately not. I am a sloppy painter so I would remove the hardware completely and use tape on the edges. I get to frustrated trying to keep and maintain a straight good looking edge. Awesome video..... I now have the confidence to do mine. Thank You. Your videos are always very informative and easy to follow.

[@MrCpolzin]

I love watching your videos mate. I wish I had a Dad just like you too lol. Thank you Jeff, you are turning me into a master renovator my friend !

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You can do it! Cheers!

[@juliasmet6052]

I would never have dared!! I thought I would have to change the front door. Thank you.

[@markfor3]

Hi Jeff, I just want to say thank you for all your very helpful videos. Keep your videos coming.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks, will do!

[@butchjachimczuk6682]

Thanks Jeff. This is one of the projects on my honey do list. Also purchased pot lights from gtx waiting for them to arrive. Great deal. Thanks. Butch

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Butch. Great to hear we are of some help!

[@rebeccacampbell585]

I'm going to put a light in my door and I was all stressed about getting saw horses and taking the door down, lol. So glad I saw this. Jeff is tha man!

[@mrlariata9290]

Great tips on painting latex and oil. Upward from bottom for oil and at the top for latex. The door and window trick awesome. Did not know it was that easy thank you.

[@josephgragard3588]

All the stuff is beautiful

[@jonathanperez1749]

Can you provide the link where you bought that exact window please

[@Jwall5280]

Jeff - You are the man! That’s all I have to say! You are a hero to a lot of people. Lol

[@glenbutler9611]

I would love to see how this DIY window insert project held up during one of Florida's Cat 4 hurricanes or 70mph wind tropical storms! Yikes😬

[@bitachonproject9489]

I'm straight but I love this guy. Thanks Jeff.

[@diyfancan9015]

This is our genius!!! Too bad I didn't see this before I spent tons on a new Anderson door!

[@PongoXBongo]

Love that you get your stuff from the local hardware store like the rest of us. Custom from the factory is great until you need to repair or replace something. Nice to be able to pop down to the store and fix it the same day (or later that weekend). 👍

[@SandiRose2008]

Wow! That was too easy! You worried me for a second though, when you let go of the lite and told it to stay put. lol. Thank you for the video, Jeff. Hey Max!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Any time! The window has a sealant on it so I am used to them staying put. Cheers!

[@tinysand3517]

He had Max hold it from the outside, LOL

[@terdsie]

Suddenly Jeff starts to channel Bob Ross. I love it!

[@CP-ov3ir]

Looks like fun. Only take that handle and hinges off! Drives me crazy when painters do this. That's why I do it my dang self. Jeff, "It's a 10 minute project." 🤣

[@saraburbank6812]

Love the lights beside the door

[@littlemonster2801]

I am glad I watched this video! My current doors don't have windows, thought I would have to buy a new door!

[@HughJassill]

Those Milwaukee demo gloves are great, I love mine.

[@danielbeaulieu8293]

This video came at a great time .. we recently have sold our house and have bought a bigger home that's better suited for our family, it has alot of work done to it including windows & doors. But the door to the patio is a half window and I wanted to get a new door with a full window to make it feel more like a patio style door. This video has shown me that I can get a look I want without having to get a hole new doors and could do it in short time period. Thanks!

[@RaeFaeM]

Thanks for the video. I'm also interested in seeing you relocate a door in a room. I often see too many houses built where traffic goes through the kitchen to access backyard. I don't find it efficient, especially when you have dogs constantly going through kitchen.

[@wkjeom]

Hope that beautiful front door gets a really big, really nice porch to go with it.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

building an 800 sq ft patio to go with it. Cheers!

[@mraymo1977]

This is a great idea. My whole door needs replacing so I’ll probably paint and install the light before hanging the door.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

definitely not a bad idea. Cheers!

[@acslaughter46]

Jeff, I really do appreciate your time, and effort to educate the masses. I've gained a massive amount knowledge from you; however I really believe you could condense the majority of your videos! You finished installing the light, but the video lasted an additional 10 minutes 🙄! The majority isn't as simple minded as you've been led to think. Once again thanks!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers for some of you you can chew the meat and spit out the bones, for others I need more details!

[@justmydeals]

Ac Slaughter - I will listen to Jeff for an extra ten minutes every single time. You never know what gems you’ll learn!

[@acslaughter46]

@@justmydeals He is awesome!!!

[@Dan-pr6me]

so simple, yet so satisfying great video. thanks Jeff.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

[@rgiaco777]

That giggle at 2:20 is Jeff at his finest 😆

[@skitzochik]

love the color around that window

[@fliporhold]

WHy not take the hardware off before painting?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

you can if you like. this way I can't loose the screws!

[@consaka1]

Yeah I always remove all the hardware. Shoot the last door I removed to spray paint it. Color was actually similar to this only it was a hammered type paint. Looked pretty good from 20 feet away. lol It really did look pretty good. It could have been better with a bigger sprayer than a can. Darn stuff dried to fast and couldn't keep a good wet edge.

[@caseysimon6357]

Paint all of it prior to install... 🤷‍♂️

[@TheTerminator1919]

Wow that looks easy!

[@NickSanger-u6d]

@HomeRenoVisionDIY what are these windows called? Is there name for them for searching purposes say at Home Depot or Lowes?

[@RexPersonthing]

Hy husband and I have been bickering over replacing our front door for one with a light. I thought it would be too expensive. But this? This is a solution I can get behind! I do a lot of renovating and I'm not sure why I never even considered this was possible. Thank you!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Rex, there are so many options out there We never stop learning!

[@cdb989]

Excellent job I would have taken the hardware off before painting. I don’t have that steady hand. And now my wife wants the lite with the blind in between the glass. Thanks jeff you just created work for me lol

[@Trogidy49]

This guy is seriously mr Miagi. I’m so inspired by this dude.

[@altpath]

This is so cool. I had no idea it was this easy. I'm doing this.

[@titascott575]

New sub ,all ur jobs look so easy I love how u explain what ur doing thanks

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@rugerfj40]

You should REALLY be sponsored by Dewalt!!! You alone are responsible for me buying a 1/4" driver! QUESTION: Do you use the 3 speed/torque switch much??? What do you usually have it set on? As always THANK YOU for an EXCELLENT money-saving video!

[@robertgiresi9515]

Oh yeah... Jeff is definitely a Dewalt guy! I have a love/hate relationship with Ryobi as I've already purchased more than a dozen Ryobi tools and the tools work great but I absolutely hate their batteries! If I were to start over today, I'd absolutely invest in Makita as I love both their tools and batteries. I really have been thinking about moving away from Ryobi for some months now... Makita looks to be my favorite brand right now.

[@rugerfj40]

@@robertgiresi9515 (see Den of Tools on YT) I'm an 18vt Dewalt "investor", just purchased a 20vt driver because of our friend. But I'm seeing a lot of movement of Dewalt to Milwaukee *M18*. I have a Makita drill/mini circ saw from the '90s I've recently rebatteried and function PERFECTLY after about 10yrs of nonuse!

[@ian22222]

That final result looks awesome!!

[@lauraaqui219]

This is amazing I had no idea this was possible, this is excellent its really opened my eyes, so great. Thank you for sharing subscriber Laura in uk

[@nunyabidness117]

My dated arched half door glass broke. I managed to find a new full door glass with internal shades on Craigslist for $125. New doors with full internal shades start at $400 without install. I'm thinking I can just cut out the remainder of door and install the full glass. Very helpful video. Thank you.

[@MrDjuhasz]

You my friend, are the Bob Ross of painting doors.

[@robertgiresi9515]

... and here we're going to place a happy little window lite ... :)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Loving It!

[@MD-wq6on]

I wish I had known about installing a "light" window in a metal door before I ordered one complete from Lowe's......darn it!!!

[@richardking6066]

I saved £1000 by refurbishing my old front-door. If I'd seen this earlier, I would have added a window like this as well!

[@HandymanPros]

Hi Jeff - this was great. I’ve had an old 6 panel steel door on my house for 25 years. Nothing wrong with it. I was looking to replace the whole door to update it which means, as you know, to hang a new one plus the cost. I have been looking at this method, and since this video, I’m going this route. I’m going to save a bunch of time and money and get the same result. Thanks as always.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad to help! Cheers John!

[@CanCraneDoIt]

I love all the little tips/tricks I pick up from your videos... the 4 stamped area corners 🤯

[@danstock7660]

Omg I never realized how these doors were made !!! Thanks !!!!!!

[@maryseay9406]

How did you know I was thinking about a front door project? 😯 *mind blown*

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Mary!

[@Stevej2013]

Thanks Jeff. How easy was that hahahaha. Come to think of it, you make it all look so easy. Well done and cheers.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@sailpac]

I went to a glass shop last week to get regular thin replacement pane glass for a broken light. They were closed for covid and it pissed me off. I did not think of this at all for some reason. I am shopping and ordering today for this project. Thanks for this. What luck covid has brought me.

[@KnightMetro1]

Where can you purchase a half lite like that? That would be perfect to update my main front door without a full replacement.

[@mikemoore9792]

search on home depot / Lowes for "Replacement DOOR Glass"

[@dg-vg9di]

Lowe’s, isle 15, bay 6. If it’s in stock.

[@rebeccacampbell585]

There is a company online called zabitat

[@manuelalejandro8972]

aaah yes, those grunts, you can tell when Jeff is working!!! LOL, thanks for sharing.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You got that right!

[@americafirst5760]

I love this choice of light! Amazing video!

[@judemericle9320]

These videos have been a life saver and a money saver. Thank you so much.

[@christyinthecarolinas]

I paid a "contractor" to install a new front and back door into my double wide. I have a huge gap around the front door. The back door doesn't close properly and the door won't lock. Then if that wasn't bad enough. I paid him to install a hot water heater (before i knew how bad his work was) and he installed it backwards and put the access panel towards the wall, which from what i understand can be a fire hazard. He refuses to take my calls. Grrrr! Do you have a video on how i can fix this? Lol i know this is a big ask 😂 btw your front door looks freaking amazing!! I love your channel. Thank you for being so detailed in your explanations. It really helps me to grasp everything!

[@Dirtdoordave32]

I install and change these all the time for people. I really enjoy when there's 4 or 5 lites in a door.

[@coachandre8300]

Ive seen other videos on doing this but you explained it the easiest. My wife wants this. So guess I can get to it now

[@MsSupermama10]

I have been wanting to do this same thing but to my pantry door. But it didn't turn out well. But this is great!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

OMG!! I swear I was just looking at our construction grade front door just yesterday & was wishing it had a window in it!!! Gonna show this to da wifey & really push for us to do this!! Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@MattGHalfGProductions]

I can hear the Bob Ross inspiration in your voice as you paint that door. LOL Great video!

[@rayravshanov]

love this guy. posetivity and professional

[@dredger9mm]

THAT is some awesome right there. Thanks for ALL the videos...... I've learned and used a LOT of your info.

[@utz716]

This is amazing! My wife and I were talking about changing our front door because she wants a different look. I love you guys. Plus my master bath is about to get redone by me because of this channel!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Right on!

[@jenniferrebere849]

Hey Jeff, I have learned so much from your videos about renovations! Thank you, for helping me out with wrapping my mind into how things are done, properly! I was very scared to fix things in my house, thinking I will do it wrong, or get a contractor that will make my home a worse disaster. I had to get an old copper pipe fixed because it was used as a drain in the bathroom which eroded and destroyed the basement and bathroom. What I really would like as a woman who wants to do renovating is to see maybe your wife or daughter tackle some jobs that most single women want to do but don't have tge braun or tools to do it?! Is that a possibility?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Hi Jennifer. working on them. thanks for the support. hopefully soon!

[@jenniferrebere849]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Thanks! I want to show my students some of these, because living on a reserve out in the middle of nowhere, it's good to know how to fix things around the house!

[@davidc3434]

Amazing. I was going to take the door off put it on sawhorses tape it measure it you just cut my time incredibly and probably my swear metre as well. Thanks Jeff.

[@jefflee622]

Maybe this is a silly question, what about sealing? Won’t there be a draft? Love this channel by the way!

[@russellkotzenmacher1063]

Theres a seal on the window frame already

[@robertgiresi9515]

Did I learn something new today? Yes!!!! I absolutely frikken love this channel!!!! I never knew that you could install a "light" on an existing steel exterior door. Not only did I not know this could be done, but this might just be the easiest DIY project ever! No shimming, no constant checking for plumb, level and square! One thing I'm not sure of is if my exterior door is steel or fiberglass. First question is does it matter or is the process the same? Secondly, the exterior was already painted. Is there a way to determine if it was painted with latex or oil? Thanks for all you do!!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

use a little nail polish remover to see if it is latex. if so it will rub off.

[@DavidMoncrief]

The best part about this is that during a major reno your door is going to get beat up anyway. Might end up doing this - just have to get it approved by the boss!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

LOL, we had a couple dings that were removed by doing this. Cheers!

[@conradcoolerfiend]

Should there be some caulking done around that lite?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

It comes with a sealant on the exterior side already. Cheers!

[@tay13666]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Good to know, as I was wondering the same thing. Cut down on drafts and such.

[@richardking6066]

I've been wanting to do just this for a while - having seen how easy it seems to be, now may be the time! I just have to find a supplier of such windows here in the UK. I haven't seen them advertised, and had assumed I'd have to have a window custom made to order.. Thank you for another great video!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Richard! And Cheers to the UK!

[@beltycat5490]

Ready for a Canadian “out” !

[@jirago6196]

Hello Jeff, where did you get that window?

[@Escko]

Man, your videos are the best!!!So encouraging!!!

[@MBMCincy63]

Very talented and excellent teaching method! 👍Thanks! Cheers! 😊

[@bravehearted01]

Would it make sense to add spray foam for insulatation similar to when your spraying for gaps in a window?

[@Faraonqa]

They should have these but one's that are only decorations, id rather have a full steel door that can stop a tank shell than some windows :D Great video non the less

[@julielamb9983]

Very cool! Safety glasses Mr!

[@craftychick48]

This is an awesome DIY video. I want to so for my 2 front metal doors. I know I can do it myself. Thanks.

[@davidrobins4025]

Thanks for all the great tips with this video. You also really helped me with hanging my interior doors.

[@HB-yq8gy]

Thank you, Jack, of all trades love it!

[@nunyabusiness863]

Wow thanks so much for this. You have some timeless info.

[@taylorhettenhouser5480]

It’s like you read my mind! I was just wanting to put a window in our front door and how no idea how. Now I can’t wait! Where can I find door lites??

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Home depot sells them in stock. Cheers!

[@Yosoyelcriss]

You’ve been nothing but help! Love this idea and will be doing this next!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@peterg2900]

Hi Jeff. Certainly improved your front door. Looks great! Awsome vid. 🇬🇧👌👍😊

[@lindseyloses]

Where do I buy the "light" replacement at? In the us

[@mikemoore9792]

search on Home Depot / Lowes sites for "Replacement DOOR Glass"

[@mharper6877]

Oh my gosh! Perfect! I loved this video! Thanks for this!

[@garyheaton4791]

Great video as always bro! But for $100 more..I will get one already installed.