Dear James: Our swinging doors use a lot of wall space when open. Our house is small, so we want to install sliding or folding doors. Which design is better and how are they installed? - Marcia L.

Why bifold doors: They fold neatly to the side, save space, and allow better closet access compared to sliding doors. Style flexibility: From glass panels to louvered wood, bifold doors come in many ...

Hinged doors take up a lot of of wall space when open. Since they are normally in the fully opened or closed position, it may not be apparent how much open space they actually require as they swing ...