"Often, a sticky or drafty patio door can be restored with new rollers, tracks, locks, or weatherstripping, especially if it was well-built to begin with," Cappello said, noting that "a good ...

Can I install a keyed lock in my sliding patio door if it didn't come with one?Roger E., Katy, Texas You have two options: You can get a general retrofit kit from an outfit like Swisco.com (it ...

A sliding glass door operates much like a train. Rollers fastened to the underside of the movable panel are designed to glide along a track on top of the threshold. The rollers are made of steel ...

Dear Tim: I’ve got a sliding patio door on the back of my home. There’s a moisture problem directly under the door in the basement. The gutters are clear and the patio is level. I plan to seal ...