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 […]
Tips for Stripping Paint From Internal Doors
While paint on interior doors is protected from the elements, it will eventually start to peel and chip, especially if the door is in an area that sees a lot of moisture and temperature changes, such as the bathroom or the kitchen. When the paint starts to break down, the best thing to do is […]
How to Install a Peephole for a Door
Peepholes, or door viewers, are small viewing devices which you can fit to your front door to allow you to see who is there, without having to open the door. If you live on your own, live in a high-crime area, or are simply sick of having to deal with door-to-door salesmen, then fitting a […]
How To Stain A Wooden Door
Introduction Staining wooden doors is an excellent way to give the entrance to your home a simple facelift and can make all the difference to the overall façade of your home. After all, the front door is that first thing that people see and is the where the first impression of the house and its occupants […]
Tips for Picking The Best Exterior Doors
With a range of styles, materials and functionalities available, it can be tricky to pin down which are the best exterior doors. Find out the key considerations for buying front doors, back doors and patio doors (and explore 2025 front door trends) to help you make the right decision.
