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Garage Entry Door Installation Guide

Check the code first, measure the door opening, square it, remove the old door, set the sill pan, dry fit the new unit, shim the hinge side, then the latch side and header, add the self-closing hinge, and finish the trim. This guide covers the walk-through door between your garage and house, plus the exterior […]

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July 26, 2026

How to Install a Door Frame?

Measure the rough opening, pull the old door and frame, square the opening, dry fit the new frame, shim and screw the hinge side, then the latch side and header, test the swing, and finish the trim. A door that sticks in July and rattles in January usually has a bad jamb behind it. This […]

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July 26, 2026

How to Frame a Door Opening?

You frame a door opening by building a strong wooden structure inside a wall using king studs, jack studs, and a header to create a proper rough opening for the door. Framing a door opening is a simple carpentry task that helps a door fit correctly inside a wall. It creates a strong structure so […]

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June 22, 2026

Double Hung Windows: Pros, Cons and Best Uses

Double hung windows have two sashes that both slide up and down, so you get strong ventilation and easy cleaning. That is the short answer. The longer one matters if you live in the South Plains, where heat, sun, and dust test your home all year. Our crew at The Window Source of the South […]

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June 12, 2026

How to Find the Right Contractor for Your Window and Door Installation

The right contractor for window and door installation is licensed, insured, local, gives a written quote, shows real reviews, and backs the work with a strong warranty. Bad install jobs leak. They draft. They crack the trim. Many South Plains homeowners get burned by storm chasers after a Lubbock hailstorm or by low-bid crews that […]

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May 10, 2026

How to Improve Home Security with New Doors and Windows

New doors and windows make your home safer with stronger frames, tougher glass, better locks, and smart design that stops break-ins before they start. Old windows shake when the West Texas wind picks up. A neighbor a few blocks over had a break-in last month. Maybe your sliding door wobbles every time you open it. […]

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May 10, 2026

How to Choose Impact-Resistant Windows for Homes in the South Plains

Check the DP rating, glass type, frame material, energy efficiency, and warranty before you buy any impact-resistant window for your South Plains home. Ice storms hit hard in the South Plains. Wind carries debris straight at your house during storms. Regular windows and doors crack and break under that kind of severe weather. That’s exactly […]

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April 5, 2026

5 Warning Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Home’s Doors

Most homeowners in the South Plains don’t think about their doors until something breaks. But your doors work hard every single day. They keep your home safe, hold in heat and cool air, and block out outside noise. When they start to fail, you feel it fast. Knowing the signs it’s time to replace your […]

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March 23, 2026
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