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.
Paws Off! How to Prevent and Repair Pet Claw Scratches on Doors
If you share your home with a four-legged friend, you already know the joy, love and, let’s be honest, the occasional chaos they bring into your life. Whether it’s an excited pup scratching at the door to let you know it’s time for walkies, or a curious cat stretching their claws just because they can, […]
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, […]
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.
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.
How to fit a new interior door lining
If you have just built a new wall and added a doorway, you will need to fit a door lining to create a perfectly aligned frame upon which you can hang your new door. If you are fitting a new door into an existing space, and the door lining is damaged, misaligned or rotten, then […]
How to boost kerb appeal: Tips for choosing the best letterbox
A well-chosen letterbox can complement your home’s aesthetic and offer secure, convenient mail delivery.
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 […]
How to Install an Exterior Door
Installing a new front door is a great way to increase your kerb appeal and breathe a new lease of life into the exterior of your property. If your old door is looking dull and drab, or is worn and letting drafts through, why not replace it with a new one? You can buy pre-hung […]
