Remodeling : Installation : Pet Door Repair : Home & Garden Television

Home repair expert Henry Harrison shows a homeowner how to remove and reinstall an ill-fitting pet door that runs through a wall. On his elbow grease scale of one to four, Harrison gives this job a two.

Tools:

power drill
safety glasses
screwdriver
tape measurer
carpenter's square
pencil
circular saw
chisel
hammer
clamps
2x6 lumber
wood screws

Figure A

Figure B

Steps:

1. Remove the frame of the pet door (figure A).

2. Get a rough measurement of the opening (figure B).

Figure C

Figure D

3. Mark the measurements on the 2x6 and use a carpenter's square to draw a nice, straight line to cut by (figure C). Cut the board using a handheld circular saw (figure D).

Figure E

Figure F

4. Go ahead and drill pocket holes in the boards to make it easier to attach them to the siding later (figure E).

5. Work the side boards into place first. Use a hammer to knock them gently into place, then insert screws into your pre-drilled pocket holes and tighten.

6. Insert the bottom plate and tighten screws (figure F).

Figure G

Figure H

7. Hold frame in place and drill pilot holes through the wall and into the new studs. Secure the frame with screws (figure G).

8. Enlist the aid of a qualified cat for a comprehensive test of the new door (figure H).

Also in this Episode

Help Around the House : Episode ARH-161
•	Repair Crown Molding
•	Replace A Toilet Seat
•	Pet Door Repair
•	Toolbox: Floor Finish

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