Over time, door locks get clogged with dirt and dust, increasing friction and making them stick. Fixing a stuck lock is a relatively simple task that should only take you around 10 to 15 minutes to complete… Read More
Doors stick for a variety of reasons, but it’s a pretty easy fix once you identify where the door is sticking. Some basic home repair knowledge and a few tools are all you’ll need to have your door operating properly again… Read More
Standard door knob locks do little to keep out a crafty criminal. You may need to install a security chain on a door to keep your family safe. Chain locks allow you to open a door partially to see who’s there instead of greeting strangers and potential predators with a wide open door… Read More
When a door is swung open with a bit too much force, the doorknob can strike the wall, causing unsightly nicks, scrapes and maybe holes in the wall. These accidents will continue to happen unless you install a door stop… Read More
A screen door can help to incorporate a patio or outside living area with the interior of your home. Screen doors also provide the luxury of allowing fresh air to enter your home, and warm air to leave your home. Hanging a screen door is a relatively easy process that you can do yourself… Read More
It is relatively common to find many doors that have a doorbell, door chime or a door buzzer. All three require a similar installation process. The task takes just an hour or two and is a simple process… Read More
The jamb of a door is made up of the three pieces of wood that form the inside of the frame. The vertical sections of the jamb are called the legs. Sometimes one leg of a door jamb will be damaged – usually the one with the lock plate – and needs to be replaced. It’s easy to remove the single leg and install a new one… Read More
The two hinges that connect a door to a door frame are in plain sight. If you don’t like this, you can replace the conventional hinges with hidden hinges (or piano hinges) that will not be seen. The hidden hinges will not damage the door in any way and won’t affect how you use the door… Read More
The most basic door frame is simply framed into an existing pattern of two-by-fours and supplemented with some hardware. Building one can actually be quite simple… Read More
In times past, drilling a hole for a doorknob was a chore. However, given the improvements in technology, cutting a hole for a doorknob is now relatively easy. The one thing to remember is to drill the hole as straight as possible… Read More
If you are installing a new patio door or replacing an old one, you need to know the patio door measurements. Typically, home improvement stores sell patio doors based on rough opening sizes – the distance between studs header and subfloor… Read More
Weather stripping around doors can be a low-cost way to stop drafts and to cut down on heating and cooling loss, and can be easily installed… Read More
Enclosed blinds are a great addition to French doors. They reduce the amount of drag and swing encountered with traditional window blinds or curtains as well as effectively block and insulate against direct sunlight… Read More
Whether it’s to replace a lock with a lost key or change an old lock for a new one, removing your cylinder door locks is an easy do-it-yourself project. Cylinder locks work by means of a key which is inserted into the cylinder… Read More
Warped door frames can cause a door to jam or stick and let outside air as well as letting pests inside. Thus, repairing warps is an important fix that will need to be made – one that you can do yourself… Read More