Door Security – Fitting Hinge Bolts and Door Guards

Apart from windows, the other major vulnerable security areas are the front and rear doors to your property. I’m well aware that in certain areas crime, particularly burglary, is more prevalent. However, that definitely does not mean that we have just got to accept the inevitability of becoming a victim, because there are certain preventative [...]

How to Repair Doors

Doors can develop all sorts of problems, from simple squeaks and rattles to suddenly refusing to open and shut properly. Fortunately, most of the problems are easy to solve, though for most door repairs you will need to remove the door from the frame. Some faults can be cured by fitting a draught excluder and [...]

How to Rehang a Door

There may be occasions when the way in which a door opens is not the most convenient. Switching the hinges from one side to the other may provide a more attractive view of the room as the door is opened or allow better use of the wall space. Alternatively, making the door open outward may [...]

How to Repair Interior Doors

A door normally rattles because it has shrunk or warped slightly so that the latch is no longer making correct contact with the keeper plate in the frame. You can solve this by moving the keeper a little closer to the frame. First measure the gap between the closed door and the frame, then unscrew [...]

How to Fit a New or Replacement Door

There is quite a lot to do when fitting a new or replacement door – even if it is the right size. You will need to fit the hinges to the door, together with some form of latch and may need to cut new recesses in the frame for the hinges and striking plate. If [...]

How to Draughtproof Doors and Windows

The smallest gaps and cracks in the fabric of your home can create the most uncomfortable living conditions. About 15 per cent of heat loss is attributed to poor or non-existent draughtproofing, yet fitting draughtproofing materials is quite easy and inexpensive. Effective draughtproofing not only stops heat from escaping, but also makes your home feel [...]