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Door project
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Replacing all of my interior doors! This list has all everything I used and other hardware I considered
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Doors
 
Hinges
 
Door Handles I Used
 
Guides
 
Other tools
 
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Doors

 
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Need 5 of these; $57 at lowes ($64 bored), $59 HD
Masonite Traditional 30-in x 80-in 6-panel Hollow Core Primed Molded Composite Slab Door Lowes.com
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1 of these; $44 @ lowes
Masonite Traditional 18-in x 80-in 6-panel Hollow Core Primed Molded Composite Slab Door Lowes.com
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2 of these; $50 @ lowes
Masonite Traditional 28-in x 80-in 6-panel Hollow Core Primed Molded Composite Slab Door Lowes.com
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This is the weird one - 24x77 inches. $47 at lowes. Gonna have to finangle this 
Masonite Traditional 24-in x 80-in 6-panel Hollow Core Primed Molded Composite Slab Door Lowes.com
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Hinges

 
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Jk, getting these. $29 for 18, great reviews
Ilyapa 18 Pack Black Door Hinges - 3.5 x 3.5 Inch
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30 for $51 + not a single negative review. dumb watermark tho
GlideRite 3-1/2" Steel Door Hinges, Matte Black
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Door Handles I Used

These all got surprisingly decent reviews. Total cost would be around $180

 
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5-pack for $89
Passage
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5-pack for $89
Privacy
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Guides

 
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Guide for everything to follow except trimming the door
How to Hang a Door That is NOT Prehung
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For my door corners
How to Fix Chipped Wood Corners
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Other tools

 
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For the doors
IRWIN Marathon 7-1/4-in 120-Tooth High-speed Steel Circular Saw Blade
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For general purpose
DEWALT 7-1/4-in 60-Tooth Tungsten Carbide-Tipped Steel Circular Saw Blade
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$19.98 @ lowes
LENOX 2-1/8-in Bi-Metal Arbored Hole Saw Lowes.com
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18.97 @ home depot
2-1/8 in. Hole Dozer Bi-Metal Hole Saw with 3/8 in. Arbor & Pilot Bit
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Kinda janky, but it works for getting your doorknob holes aligned correctly
RYOBI Wood/Metal Door Lock Installation Kit A99DLK4
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Great for filling in large gaps with something that is more durable than wood putty
Bondo 12 fl. oz. Lightweight Body Filler
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Actually, get this one
Bondo 12 fl. oz. Wood Filler
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This is kinda janky, but it does work better for an even trim than trying to use manual hand planers. Takes a long time to trim just a little bit, and you'll definitely need to hand-sand the door edge smooth, but got a great fit in the frame after th...
Wood Door Trimmer
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Other Knobs - 1

The only option at home depot. Total cost around $273

 
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Actually home depot. $26.40 each
Schlage Accent Matte Black Passage Hall/Closet Door Handle F10 ACC 622
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Home Depot. $28.50 each
Schlage Accent Matte Black Privacy Bed/Bath Door Handle F40 ACC 622
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Other Knobs - 2

Amazon basics. Sold as singles, so 5+5 and total around $255

 
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Amazon. $25 each
Passage
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Amazon, $26 each
Privacy
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Other Knobs - 3

Kwikset (reputable brand with lots of reviews). Can get 5+5, sold as singles so total would be around $285

 
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$27 each
Passage
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$30 each
Privacy style
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Other Knobs - 4

Little cheaper brand. Middleiing reviews. 5+5, total cost $245ish

 
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5-pack is $122
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5-pack is $123
Privacy
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Other Knobs - 5

Similar to option 4, but better reviews. Total around $246

 
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5-pack @ $123
6 Pack Heavy Duty Privacy Door Lever Lock Sets
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5-pack @ $123
Passage
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