There are plenty of reasons that lead to the dysfunction of your locks, such as rust, loose screws, probably a misaligned deadbolt as well. Learning the best way on how to fix a door lock that is jammed depends largely on what causes this jam. If you have an impression that this might...
How to Fix a Loose Door Knob? Improve your door security and know how to tighten your door knob when it’s loose.
If your lockset has a squarish, solid-metal shaft instead of a spindle, the knob is held on by a setscrew, located on the door-end of the knob. Hopefully, your setscrew is still there or is hiding somewhere on the floor below. If not, you'll need to find an exact replacement (o...
The door lock not working on your Volkswagen New Beetle is a big problem that might only appear to be a little problem. There are two main components of the door lock that are likely to be the cause of the problem and need repair/replacement. You need to remove the inner trim panel to...
How to Fix a Loose Doorknob (Tubular) There are usually one of two places where a tubular lock doorknob comes loose. The first has to do with the interior screws or bolts. Issue #1 Interior Bolts The doorknob screws into the lock (typically from the interior side of the door) with two...
Use these tips to troubleshoot a door that won’t close properly, identify the faulty components, and learn how to fix them.
But what are the reasons for your key turning in your lock and how can you fix this? We cover the answers to these questions and more in this post. How dangerous is it if your key turns but won’t unlock your house door? If you find yourself in a situation where your key keeps sp...
How to Open a Door with a Broken Handle The internal mechanism is broken You know this is the likeliest problem when you push the handle, and the latch gets stuck. Frankly, there’s no point in trying to save the lock. It would be much easier and quicker just to replace it. ...
If your wired doorbell doesn't work right, this article will help you troubleshoot and fix the problem. Expert advice on how to fix a doorbell that doesn't work but hums, doesn't work at all, or rings or buzzes continuously.
There is a lot of fluffy nonsense out there today about bypassing these types of doors, maybe of which don't really work. So let's look at some tried and true alternatives to bypassing an interior door and lock. 1. Remove the Hinges ...