How do you fit a door frame stop yourself? This simple DIY task involves measuring, cutting, and securing the stop pieces correctly to the frame. Here’s a general guide to doorstops and why they matter.
How to Fit a Door Security Chain
Using a door chain is a simple way to improve the security of your property and give you peace of mind when you answer the door to unexpected callers late at night. This inexpensive and easy home improvement is a worthwhile one for anyone, male or female, who wants to feel safer in their home. […]
Top Tips for Dealing With Pet Claw Marks
Even the smallest and most adorable of dogs has incredibly hard, sharp claws and they can easily ruin your favourite furniture and doors. When dogs get restless, they are naturally inclined to scratch at things, and it doesn’t take much for them to leave unsightly claw marks at the bottom of your door. Some pet […]
How to Fix a Sticky Door Lock
Sticky door locks can be quite frustrating and inconvenient, especially during the colder months, when the last thing you want to happen after a long day at work is to find yourself locked out in the cold, struggling to get back into your home. In some cases, it’s not really the door lock that’s stuck, […]
Dealing With Frozen Door Locks In Winter
Most weather forecasters are expecting this winter to be colder than average. The forecasts aren’t quite as bleak as the incredibly cold winters that we saw a couple of years ago, but we are still in for some heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures. If the weather forecasters are right then that means there will be […]
How to Fix a Sticking Door: The Ultimate Guide
Unpack the common sticky door fixes you can try yourself and find out why prehung door sets might be a potential solution.
How to fix a door that won’t stay open
A well-hung door should open when you want it to open and stay closed when you want it to be closed. If your door has a mind of its own, and drifts shut even when there are no drafts in the room, then you have a problem. It is usually quite easy to diagnose misbehaving […]
How to install a mortise lock
Mortise locks are not used as commonly as standard cylinder locks, but they do have several advantages. A mortise lock is a far stronger lock than a cylinder lock, and it offers much better protection against burglars and other intruders. In addition, their classical appearance makes them more aesthetically pleasing, especially for people who live […]
DIY Door Security: How to Change uPVC Door Locks
uPVC doors, common in modern homes, offer great security. But sometimes, keys get lost, locks wear down or you simply want to upgrade. So, can you change a uPVC door lock yourself? Thankfully, changing a uPVC lock is an easy job achievable with the right tools and know-how.
