Be sure to scroll down... there may be more than one question on this page!

Dear NH,

I am planning to install exterior doors on my home, How do I tell a right hand door from a left hand door? This is really confusing. I thought it may have to do with which side of the door the hinges are on. Do I face the door from the inside or outside to tell which I need a left or right handed door. Thanks

CS from Dothan, AL

Dear CS,

This is one bit of information that I ALWAYS forget. Never fear… NH's trust home repair library has the answer for you.

Stand so that the door opens towards you. If the doorknob is on the left side, it is a LEFT HAND DOOR. If the doorknob is on the right side, it is a RIGHT HAND DOOR.

I have posted more info and diagrams in a separate article... click HERE.

NH

Return to NH's Question and Answer Index