Building a Custom Screen Door

A homeowner restored a deteriorated original screen door on their 1890s bungalow by carefully removing multiple paint layers and repairing loose joints. The project demonstrates careful preservation techniques appropriate for historic home renovation work.

After rebuilding the front porch on my 1890s bungalow in North Andover, Mass., I knew the worn-out original screen door deserved the same level of care. The old door was in tough shape, with multiple layers of paint covering its original white color. The rails and stiles were loose, with some…

This story was originally published by JLC Online.