Dos and don’ts to keep those patio doors clean Patio doors make a great focal point for any home; they let in a lot of light, offer a great view of the garden, and make your home look inviting and fresh. However, they need careful cleaning to keep them looking as good as the day […]
How to hang a door
A Step by Step guide to hanging a door Hanging an internal door should be a simple task. If the door frame is already in place, and the frame is correctly aligned, then the door should hang straight and latch correctly. Unfortunately, it is easy to encounter problems when hanging an internal door. An uneven […]
How to Fit a Door Stop: Everything You Need To Know
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. […]
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.
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.
