Window & Door Repair

For most homeowners, the days of climbing ladders to clean windows is long past. These days, almost all replacement windows offer a tilt-in feature to allow the homeowner to clean the sash from...

If a window crank just spins when it is turned, that typically indicates a stripped gear in the crank mechanism. Cranking mechanisms that are stripped need to be taken out and replaced to correct...

The first time a homeowner attempts to replace a doorknob, they usually find the process a bit confusing. Taking a doorknob off, however, is usually a fairly straightforward process, especially if...

Patio doors utilize both a stationary panel and a sliding panel. Wheels or rollers are installed on the bottom on the sliding panel that allow it to roll smoothly along a grooved track located on...

If you live in a house long enough, you can just about bet that at some point you will have to replace an interior doorknob. Whether it no longer locks, remains locked, or won't keep the door...

Removing an interior doorknob is a simple task, but it can be daunting for a beginner---especially when there are no screws visible on the outside of the knob. How can you unscrew something when...

Front doors, side doors and porch doors all come with locks. Most locks include a deadbolt to keep the home protected and secure. The doors to buildings, such as businesses or malls, have much...

Hinge pins seem like such unimportant objects, but they make things easier for you, especially when you need to quickly remove a door to allow larger objects to pass through a doorway. Being able...

A door lock assembly adds an extra measure of security over the door knob by having a separate deadbolt penetrate the door jamb. You may want to replace your lock assembly if you have just moved...

Removing a lockset from a steel door is a simple process that can be achieved by a novice do-it-yourselfer. A lock may need to be removed if it is being replaced with a new handle and lockset or...

Many homeowners have old doors somewhere in the house that they no longer have the keys for. If these doors are locked, it can be difficult to remove the lock and replace it with a unit that...

Schlage is a manufacturer of door knobs, deadbolts and other door hardware. Schlage offers many styles and finishes of hardware that can complement your décor and beautify any room in your...

Whether you are remodeling a room or replacing faulty hardware, you can change a door lockset to enhance an existing door. Door locksets come in a variety of styles and models to fit your needs...

Hinges are two separate metal pieces held together by a pin. Sometimes you may need to take off a door to move furniture into or out of a room, or make repairs to a door. Instead of removing the...

The time may come when you need to replace a doorknob. Doorknobs can be one of the great mysteries of home repair if you have never dealt with one before, but once you uncover the secrets, you...

Trying to replace your old door handle? Remove a doorknob or handle is relatively simple. All you need is a Phillips head screwdriver and a little know how. Whether your replacing your old door...

Removing window screens from their frames can be tricky. Depending on how old your window frame is, this process may be straightforward or seemingly difficult. The steps to taking out most window...

Many brands of deadbolt locks have decorative coverings that hide the mounting screws. The result is a beautiful, uniform finish that adds beauty to the room. If you ever decide to remove the door...

Patio doors slide on wheels and straddle a track located at the bottom of the door. The wheels and track can be made of either a metal or plastic material, while the patio doors are constructed...

Replacing or re-keying your locks and deadbolts is something that every homeowner should know how to do, especially immediately after moving into a new home. Different brands of locks and...

Replacing or re-keying your door locks and deadbolts is an important step when you've bought a new home. Before you can install replacement hardware, you need to remove the old locks. Kwikset...

Exchanging an interior door and frame is easier and faster if you install a pre-hung door. A pre-hung door assembly includes the door, frame, hinges and trim with some packages. The parts are...

A security door is a screen or storm door used to add extra protection to an exterior opening. These doors usually feature a welded frame, reinforced door and special hardware that helps make...

Mini blinds are easy to install and even easier to take down. All of the work involved in dealing with mini blinds is over with when the blind is actually mounted inside the window. Mini blinds...

So you've got some vertical blinds that just don't fit. If they're too long, they're probably falling off every time you open or close them because they're getting resistance from the floor....

The best way to remove a window screen without damaging the frame or screen depends on how it was installed. There are two basic ways that a screen is held in place in the frame, by a spline or by...

If you don't measure correctly the first time, you'll have to make another trip to the store and buy more glass. Most stores have a no-return policy on cut glass. All window frames will expand or...

Do you need to know how to remove a jammed doorknob? Mine got to the point that I feared I'd end up trapped in my bedroom. If you need to get this done yourself quickly and cheaply instead of...

When you have a broken window in your door, you can fix this problem yourself and save money on labor. These steps apply to most doors; you may find a door that is slightly different, but the...

When you are painting a door or door frame, it is often easier to do so if you have removed the door from its hinges. You may also choose to replace your door hinges and pins when you redecorate,...

Begun in 1946 by Adolf Schoepe and Karl Rhinehart, the Kwikset company has grown to become one of the largest and most respected manufacturers of door locks and hardware. Known for their quality...

There is no need to hire a handyman to install a new lock set. With one simple tool, the job can be done in about 20 minutes. A door lock set typically consists of the locking doorknob, a...

Measuring a patio screen door aids in having confidence when replacing it. You can then go to a home improvement store and purchase a brand new one knowing it will fit in the designated space....

Do you have a door that will not stay in a fully open position. If you do, I have a simple method of door repair that will eliminate the problem once and for all.

There are times you need to change the door lock in your house when it gets broken, you lost the key, or for any other security reasons. You don’t have to call a professional when you can do the...

Removing a door lock to replace a new one is a very simple task to do. It only takes few minutes of your time. Follow these steps to remove a dead-bolt door lock:

A locked doorknob is not any more difficult to remove than an unlocked one, unless it is a bolt lock that has a broken locking mechanism. In that case, you will need to call a locksmith or risk...

Over time door hinges can bend, resulting in a door that sticks, sags or does not close properly. In extreme cases, the hinge itself can break. Fixing a broken door hinge is a relatively easy...

Removing a lock from a door is as simple as removing a few screws. Where people sometimes have trouble is locating the screws they need to remove. For decorative and safety reasons, many lock...

If you need to replace an old worn out exterior door handle, then now is the time. This is an easy project that can be done in a few minutes, provided you have the right tools and a replacement...

The reason a door closes by itself is because either your house has settled throwing off the balance or it has been hung out of balance. In either case the repair is the same.

A common problem in many homes, particularly older homes, can be loose door hinges. Over time, the door hinge works itself loose. Though annoying, this problem can be fixed with ease.