I need to replace my front door. A few years ago, some drunk dude tried to break it down by kicking it in. At the time, insurance denied the claim because there wasn't any visible damage. Fast forward a few winters and summers, and there is now a visible crack in the wood edge and the door doesn't seal very well.
The frame itself appears to be in good shape so I was hoping to save some time/money and just replace the slab itself. Is it worth a few hundred bucks to purchase just the slabs? I'm concerned that the hinges and hardware holes will never line up perfectly and cause a bunch of issues. Do I just suck it up and buy a pre-hung door?
Anyone ever try installing an exterior door themselves? I consider myself to be quite handy and it doesn't appear to be an overly complicated job. Too much hassle for a few hundred bucks?
Also looking for recommendations on where to make the purchase. I'm in the deep South and am thinking either Supreme or Maxgreen.
Thanks.
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