Door Restore 101: DIY Tips in Time for the Holidays

— -- The holidays are approaching and one of the first impressions guests will have of your home is your door.

And because the door is such a focal point, it also makes a big first impression for anyone interested in purchasing your home.

Home improvement expert Carter Oosterhouse -- who will appear on the new season of ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight” premiering on December 7 – visited “Good Morning America” today to share tips on how to restore your door.

Using a demo door, Oosterhouse installed weather stripping to prevent drafts, and showed how to clean the door and fill any cracks, then properly paint the door and install modern hardware.

Bonus Tips

To take your door restoration to the next level, follow these tips and watch a step-by-step instructional video guide for creating festive outdoor globe lighting.