General Home Repair

If you need just a little more space to squeeze a piece of furniture through a doorway, the first thing to try is removing the door from the hinges. Unless the door can swing open 180 degrees,...

Cabinet hinges come in two basic types: facemount and European. Facemount hinges are typically found on faceframe cabinets in kitchens and utility rooms. As the name indicates, they are typically...

Sooner or later, you may need to replace those door locks and dead bolts to your home. Sometimes, due to a lost key, new tenants in a rental unit, or you just want to add stronger, more secure...

There are several reasons why someone might switch from a wired to a wireless doorbell system. With a wired doorbell, you cannot easily change the location of the chime unit. This means that you...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission requires that all garage door openers manufactured or imported after January 1, 1993 be equipped with an external entrapment protection system. Two types of...

You can replace an oven door on your electric or gas range with no tools in under half an hour. However, before you begin, make sure a new door is even necessary. If your door is simply bent...

When it comes to your bathroom and shower door, it is essential to occasionally remove the old caulk and replace it. Since the caulk in the shower area is constantly wet, it easily develops mildew...

Insert a replacement filter in your central heating unit every three months at a minimum. According to Energy Star, however, you should visually inspect the filter every month, especially during...

Your door will not latch anymore. It is turning in to a pain. These easy steps may help.

A typical home contains many hinges, and these are occasionally disassembled for maintenance, improved access, or repair. The most common types of hinges are door hinges, cabinet hinges and...

A storm door protects your inside door from the elements and offers an additional layer of insulation. Removing a storm door is relatively simple; but if you're not an experienced home handyman,...

Many homes have a door that features a glass element---it may be a porch door or a front door with a window. Because the glass is constantly exposed to the elements as well as the wear and tear of...

Garage door openers are becoming more reasonably priced, which makes them more widely used in homes. A Liftmaster garage door opener can make your life easier by saving you the time and energy of...

Garage door hinges and rollers need to be replaced from time to time. You can replace them yourself once you know how. Garage door hinges increase in size on both sides of the garage door. The...

Mobile homes not only go through quite a beating before getting to your property but also after you install them on your property. Numerous reasons exist for removing your mobile home's door pins,...

Heading out to work and when lifting your garage door you hear this loud snapping sound almost like a gun went off. There is resistance on the right side and the spring is dangling. Replacing...

Losing the remote to your television can be frustrating, but losing the remote to your garage door opener is trouble on a whole different level. Fortunately, there is a solution. It takes a few...

Losing keys can be a frustrating experience, especially if there are not spares inside or neighbors with a spare. It can also be a matter of security to find the best and most efficient way to...

Replacing an entry lock set is fairly simple. You may be required to do this when you move into a new home to ensure that nobody has a key to your house. Over time lock sets may need to be...

A dead bolt adds considerable security to an exterior door, making it difficult to break in by breaking the door in, breaking a regular knob and lock or bypassing the knob lock mechanism....

Is there anything more annoying than a squeaky door hinge, especially in the middle of the night? We tend to forget about that bathroom door with a squeaky hinge until we go to use it, waking...

One of the most critical parts of hanging a new door and installing the door handle is drilling the door stock for receiving the handle parts. Drilling a door handle is not overly difficult with...

Removing a doorknob so that it can be replaced is usually a simple job that does not require extensive do-it-yourself experience. However, like many jobs around the home, a small variation from...

Make a habit of routinely monitoring and cleaning your home's appliances, including the furnace, to keep them functioning properly. The furnace uses a heat pump to expel heat throughout the house....

A garage door runs on tracks and has rollers to guide it while it's in use. Occasionally these rollers wear out and need to be replaced. Wheel installation kits are affordable and available at...

Adjust a split jamb door without removing trim or strike plate.

Need to change a lock? How about a doorknob?

Grinding a door's strike plate using a high-speed Dremel tool is a great alternative to trying to reposition the catch or strike plate itself. Grind away an obstruction in the door jam using these...

Planing a stuck door is a simple project that only requires using any Dremel high-performance rotary tool. Plane down the top or side of a sticking door without taking it off its hinges using...

Horror movies love the sound effects of a squeaky door that always seems to get stuck at just the perfect moment of suspense. Fortunately, real life isn’t much like a spooky horror movie, and...

A loose door lever moves up and down but fails to operate the function of moving the rad and bolt to open the door latch assembly. Most levers, or handles, fit onto a round lever or handle rod...

The door to your mailbox is your first line of defense against mail fraud and identity theft, so it is well worth your while to make sure that the hinges on your mailbox keep the door closed on...

A step by step guide to installing a Heavy Frame less Shower Door.

Over time, normal use of garage doors will result in springs that become weak, out of balance, or even break. Replacement springs are readily available at most home improvement stores. More than...

There are various different kinds of garage door springs. Springs that rest directly above the garage door are torsion springs. Do not attempt to remove or replace torsion springs. This is an...

If you own an automatic garage door opener, sooner or later the sensors are going to become misaligned. When this happens, be prepared. Knowing how to adjust the sensor will turn a major...

Cabinets are remarkably durable considering the constant use they get and the wear-and-tear inflicted upon them. Everyone in the household opening and closing the doors, and a few family members...

Water is a common problem for homeowners, particularly if they have a basement. A walk-out basement adds value to a home but poses problems, particularly if the drainage around the house is poorly...

Few interior details lend more charm to a country kitchen than cabinet doors with glass inserts. They glow and sparkle with reflected light, let you show off what's in your cabinets, and make it...

Programming your Stanley garage door opener is an easy task. Even a novice can take care of this project within a short amount of time. Because people frequently use more than one garage door...

If you have a garage door that uses a Craftsman garage door opener, you may occasionally need to adjust the door so that it opens and closes properly. In some instances, however, the opener may...

Doorknobs not only provide our homes with security but also accentuate the appearance of our doors. When you know how to replace an exterior doorknob you can upgrade the front door's appearance...

One of the most important parts of any door is the door sill. The door sill acts as a protection against dirt and water. Because it's on the bottom of the door, the sill can wear out faster than...

A radial arm saw is a powerful tool, and one that should be part of any home woodworking shop. Home woodworking enthusiasts who own or have access to a radial arm saw will have many woodworking...

Sometimes over time our kitchen cabinet doors droop and sag a bit. Sometimes they won't close or appear uneven or leaning down. It is possible to fix this. Please read on to learn How to Repair...

Many people are surprised to see how complex door knobs are. Such a simple design reveals itself to be quite complicated when the knobs are actually removed. Luckily, removing a door knob is very...

LCN door closers are hardware devices produced by the Ingersoll-Rand security company. These closers use an integral hydraulic system to automatically close a door after it has been opened. While...

Got a loud squeaky garage door? Don't worry. Most cases of the squeaks can be quickly silenced with a little garage door grease. Here is a step by step guide for fixing a loud squeaky garage door...

Apartment doors are not easily opened as some of these places have been inhabited by many residents. The apartment doors may be difficult to open. The door may not be as secure so here is help if...

Weather you bought a new house, moved into a new apartment, think your mail is being stolen or simply lost your key, changing the lock on a mailbox isn't something that most people know how to do....