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.

There are pros and cons to installing a bottom track on your sliding closet door. Whether you should or shouldn't depends on a few important factors.

Sliding glass doors are great for letting in natural sunlight and giving a wide-open view of the outdoors. The caveat of having a beautiful view is that you also have no privacy. Fortunately, there ...