How To Use A Pin Punch To Disassemble Lock Cylinders
Tackling a lock cylinder might sound like something only a locksmith should try, but with the right tool—a pin punch—you can actually do it yourself. Think of a pin punch…
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How To Use A Mirror To Inspect Hard-To-Reach Exterior Door Hardware Areas
If you’ve ever tried to check the latch, hinge, or lock cylinder on your exterior door and ended up squinting into a shadowy gap, you’re not alone. These tight, tricky…
Continue readingRepairing A Kick Plate That Has Faded Unevenly From Sun Exposure
Wouldn’t it be nice if your home’s details could just freeze in time? Yet, if you’ve got a metal or plastic kick plate on your door, you know the sun…
Continue readingBest Ways To Insulate An Exterior Door Frame For Energy Efficiency
If you’ve ever felt a chilly draft sneaking through the gap around your front door, you know just how much an exterior door frame can mess with your comfort—and your…
Continue readingPreventing Excessive Play In Door Levers And Knobs
When you think about door levers and knobs, you might picture them as simple, everyday objects. But have you ever noticed that annoying bit of wiggle when you turn the…
Continue readingBest Ways To Lubricate An Exterior Door Knob Without Disassembly
If you’ve ever twisted an exterior door knob and heard that dry, creaky sound—or worse, felt it stick just when you’re trying to get inside—then you know how annoying a…
Continue readingBest Ways To Secure Smart Lock Batteries From Water Damage
If you’ve ever found yourself fiddling with a smart lock in the rain, you might wonder just how waterproof these little gadgets really are. Sure, companies like August, Schlage, and…
Continue readingTroubleshooting A Door Seal That’S Making A Squealing Noise
There’s nothing quite like a high-pitched squeal every time you open your front door. It’s the sort of noise that makes your skin crawl and your guests wonder if your…
Continue readingRepairing Interior Door Hardware That’S Seen Decades Of Use
When it comes to home maintenance, we often overlook the little things, like the hardware on our interior doors. Think about it: how many times have those door handles, hinges,…
Continue readingWhy Does My Exterior Door Hardware Oxidize Differently On Shaded Vs. Sunny Sides?
Ever noticed how the door handles or locks on the sunny side of your house seem to age faster than the ones in the shade? It’s one of those little…
Continue readingRepairing A Handleset That Has Paint Caked In The Mechanism
It’s one thing to slap a fresh coat of paint on your front door. It’s another story when that paint finds its way deep into your Schlage or Kwikset handleset,…
Continue readingTroubleshooting An Exterior Door That Rattles When Closed
It’s hard to ignore a rattling exterior door. Every time you close it, there’s that unmistakable, shaky sound—like the door’s quietly complaining about its day. If you’ve ever tried to…
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