This Old House

[Upkeep]

GET SLIDING DOORS BACK ON TRACK

Dirt, exposure to the elements, and constant use can turn sliding doors into sticking doors. Before spending $100 or more on a house call, try this four-step fix:

1) Clean the track. Use a stiff brush and soapy water to scrub away accumulated grime.

Locate the adjusting screws on the bottom of the door; turn counterclockwise to retract the rollers enough to tilt and lift the door from its track. Clean dirty rollers or replace them if they’re worn—a pair

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