Discover some of the easiest DIY door upgrades you can make. Ones that create instant impact and provide a range of practical benefits too.
Common Door Problems and How To Fix Them
Put common door problems right by diving into our top tips and handy video tutorials which we’ve curated all in one place. We’ve also included some super simple door maintenance advice to help you get the most from your doors.
How to Remove an Old Door
Is removing a door easy? With the right tools and DIY know-how it can be. And the good news is, removing one typically takes only a few minutes. In this guide, we run through the equipment you’ll need to remove internal doors and the best process to follow.
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.
Tips for choosing the best front door paint colour
Traditionally, front doors came in three different colours – black, green or red. Streets looked uniform, and the door was simply a way in and out of the house. Modern homeowners are breaking with this tradition, however, having come to understand that the front door is a metaphorical window into the mind of the person […]
Tips for Painting Door Frames
Painting a door and the door frame is not a complicated job, but it is one that takes patience and careful preparation. This step-by-step guide will help you to achieve a clean and professional looking finish. Equipment To prepare and paint the woodwork, you will need: An electric sander Some sandpaper Wood filler A filling […]
