Replacing Bilco doors to finally stop those basement leaks

If you've spent any time lately dreading the task of replacing bilco doors, you're definitely not alone. Those heavy, slanted basement entrance doors are a staple for many older homes, but after a few decades of battling the elements, they start to show their age. Maybe yours are so rusted that you're worried a stray foot might go right through them, or perhaps you're tired of the annual tradition of bailing out a small pond from your cellar stairs every time it rains. Whatever the reason, swapping out those old steel hatches is one of those home improvement projects that sounds intimidating but makes a world of difference. ...

March 1, 2026 · 7 min · Callaway Herrick