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There is a famous line from a Gertrude Stein poem that goes, "a rose is a rose is a rose is a rose," meaning a rose—whether red, black or striped—is still, and will always be, a rose. Doors however are another matter completely.

Are you not all that capable with anything other than a hammer and a screwdriver? Well, if you can widen your scope, just a little, and incorporate a level into the mix, then you're well on your way to installing a pre-hung interior door.

Whether you've decided on Masonite French or Masonite’s center-hinged patio doors, the fact is, that stunning new set of doors will never see its full potential leaning up against a wall in your garage. If you've come this far, then it's time to get serious about mounting your patio doors. Not only will installing them add some extra functionality to your home, your sense of pride and accomplishment will increase dramatically too!

It's surprising really, how easy it is to paint a wood panel door; the process usually reduces down to a 30-minute project, requiring nothing more than a bucket of paint and a decent brush. With just a little preparation and patience you can achieve fantastic results.