How can I change the direction in which a door opens?

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Hello I removed the door from my closet because it open in toward the closet and I have dressers on the Inside against the walls so when I open the door it doesn’t open all the way cause the dressers are in the way. I would like to know if I can change the direction of the door to open out towards me instead of opening in towards the closet. Hope that makes sense.thank you,Teresa

Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA · Answer

Yes you can and it makes perfect sense. Here is how:

https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/windows-doors-and-floors/door-handing/

https://youtu.be/NgH2xDV3ENc

Lifestyles Homes · Answer

Yes, chisel the hinge butts and the jamb strikes to reverse the entire door. You’ll have a ton of time in this.

Rymea · Answer

You could buy a new prehung door. $84

https://www.homedepot.com/p/JELD-WEN-32-in-x-80-in-Colonist-Primed-Right-Hand-Textured-Molded-Composite-MDF-Single-Prehung-Interior-Door-w-Split-Jamb-THDJW136500821/202037740

Morgan McBride · Answer

You would have to move the hinges. Might be easier to buy a new door. check a habitat for humanity restore if you are on a budget.

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