Question: I was raised in an older house that had pocket doors, but they never worked smoothly. I am building my own house now, and I would like to use pocket doors. How can I avoid the problems with ...

Dear James: I like pocket doors because they save floor space, but they often don’t glide smoothly into the wall slot. What is the best method to install one? — Kevin D. Dear Kevin: As houses are ...

Pocket door hardware is different from standard door hardware in that it doesn’t include a standard door knob or lever handle. Instead, a retractable latch or pocket door handle is installed on the ...