The United States climate requires that doors and windows must meet the highest possible standards in insulation and weather proofing. They guarantee your comfort and security for many years to come.You will see in this learning video how to replace your front door. How to install new doors and windows, new patio doors, and skylights. You will see how to replace a regular window with a modern thermally efficient one. We show you how to install doorknobs, locks and other accessories - all to improve the appearance and quality of your house.

This video includes:

• How to select quality doors and windows
• Doors and windows
• Taking proper measurements
• Detailed installation instructions
• Insulation
• Casement windows
• Sliding windows
• Greenhouse windows
• Steel doors
• Stained glass windows
• Windows in doors
• Skylights
• Doorknobs, locks and other door fixtures

Everyone wants trouble-free doors and windows - doors that swing smoothly without rubbing or slouching, windows that open easily and keep cold air out. Master Tom Law has installed thousands of doors and windows, developing the time-honored techniques that mark him as a master carpenter. Whether you just want to add some light to a room or need to hang doors and windows on a job site, you'll find Law's methods and trade secrets invaluable. And Law doesn't ignore problems. In one part of the video, he intentionally creates a door-hanger's nightmare, then shows you how to save the installation. By watching learn video you'll learn how to:

• square up and secure an opening window in minutes,
• set and seal an insulated glass unit in a custom-built frame,
• shim and plumb a prehung exterior door so it won't sag,
• size an interior door blank to fit within a site-built frame,
• make a simple template to align and rout hinge mortises.