We’ve always loved Dutch doors, and our love of natural wood tones lends itself to a modern farmhouse style. So, after I designed the barn door baby gate for the stairs, I realized that I could add the same type of door up above and make it into a Dutch barn door. Double the bar...
Make single, gradual adjustments at a time to find the proper position and avoid damaging the mechanism. Test the door. After each adjustment, re-tighten the bolts or screws and test the door. Repeat the procedure from Step 2 until the door closes properly without unnecessary force or stickine...
At that point, you’ll have a tough decision to make. Shave the door, the jamb, or both. As we say, planing a door to fit its opening can be a tricky business. You have to remove it from the jamb, shave it, reinstall it, and repeat as often as necessary to get it swinging ...
With a hammer, use a nail to create a little hole where your drill bit goes. Afterward, use a drill to make the actual screw holes. Use a drill bit that matches the screws of your strike plate. Step 5: Cut the excess wood Use a cutter or knife and trace the mark deep enough for...
Put on safety glasses and use the pry bar to pry each jamb of the frame away from the wall. This reveals concealed fasteners connecting the frame to the studs. Slip a reciprocating saw or grinder between the frame and the stud, and use it to cut any hidden fasteners or anchors. Repeat...
Leverage the existing structure of your home to make the space as secure as possible. How to Build a Safe Room In 5 Steps Ready to upgrade your room to a safe room? Use these steps to create a space where you know you’ll be protected no matter what. Choose the Right Location ...
Most locking mechanisms can be bypassed by experienced intruders when they have access to the bolt or latch. A latch guard is a plate that conceals the gap between the jamb and the door, and prevents external access to the latch. This thin metal plate can be installed onto your door with...
I built a Turbine Car here years ago, and I had to significantly rework the hinges as they weren't quite right to my liking...I wanted them to look and function more like the 1:1. If you click on the pic, you'll see what needed to be done to make it correct....
Typically, you would want to leave it for at least 24 hours just to make sure it is fully dried. Some touch-up paint can dry within a few hours after application, but then again, it’s better safe than sorry. How to get rid of the dried-out or excess paint from touch-up paint ...
Tips and How To|29 September 2022 A Moment That Matters: Take Time for Tire Safety This year, Cooper Tires is encouraging drivers to mark Labor Day weekend (and the first of every month) as a tire check safety moment, to make a habit of checking tires, especially as seasons change. ...