Hi all, I'm removing an existing exterior door and replacing the frame because the existing frame is absolute junk - years of misuse plus a boardup has ruined it. the existing door is ok, so I need to build a new frame. I'll have to build a custom one, because the opening is a bit strange: 82" high x 36" wide (rough) for a 34" x 79"(+/-) door I was planning on buying some "exterior rabbeted jamb stock" from my local lumber yard, which is 1 1/4" thick, which, I'm assuming is 3/4" thick at the door part (rabbet) and at the outside the full 1 1/4" thick. I can, of course, shim the rough to get this to fit. my question is this: can someone give me some advice on actually building the frame, specifically joining it at the corners? I think my choices are: 1) build each of the three sides individually, and install each individually to the rough opening or 2) build the three sided thing, attaching at the 2 corners, and then install the whole mess to the rough. I think method 2 sounds more realistic, however, can someone tell me if I put the door in before I install the whole works or later?? anyway, any advice you can give would help. also, I need some advice on remounting the hinges - I know I can use a chisel to make the slots for them, however, is there a neater (like with a router?) way to do this? thanks.

I have a side entry door that literally has a breeze blowing through the bottom. I would like to replace the door but I want to wait until spring. My plan is to buy one of those door snakes to last me through the winter (I live in MN). Do these work? Where can I find one? Do you have any other suggestions for a quick fix to last through the next couple months? Thanks!