These two sets came with everything with needed to install one keyed lock and door knob, and one inactive (or dummy) lock set. The dummy set is just for looks to match the other knob and handle, but doesn’t function as a door lock. How to Replace Door Knobs and Deadbolts: This ...
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One irregularity that you have to look out for is a loose or a wiggly door knob. A loose door knob can be easily removed to disable your locking mechanism and gain access to your home or business. To help you with this problem, I will show you how to fix a loose door knob in simp...
If you have a little room between the door and your door frame, you can also try shimming---or loiding---the latch. If the hinges are on the inside of the door, the slant of the latch will be pointing outward, and you may be able to bypass the lock using a credit card. Be su...
To open a door without a door knob may seem impossible, but it can be done. There are a few different ways to get the door open using simple tools found in most tool boxes. Door latches have a spring-loaded mechanism that the door knob turns to release i
The knob on the non-locking side of the door should have a small hole in the middle of it. Inside this, there’s a small reset button you’ll need to push. This will unlock the door, but you’ll need something small enough to fit in the hole and stiff enough not to bend whe...
A broken door handle can be a real headache, especially when it locks on its own and can't be opened. This problem is particularly bad if the knob is on an inside door, since it stops you from being able to get into that room without climbing through a w
Affix the bag to the faucet using a rubber band and let it sit for several hours (even overnight). Once you remove the bag, rinse and scrub as usual. Your shower or sink faucet will be shiny, and the spray will be strong. No more clogs! Eventually, you may need to replace the ...
Don't try to replace this type of gasket; call a professional service person. Here's how to replace a frame-mounted gasket: Step 1: Pull the old gasket out of the channel. On some oven door frames the gasket is held in place with screws. To get at the screws, bend back the ...
My mother emailed me last week to ask if she was using the word “nor” correctly, which brings us to today’s post: the use of either or and neither nor.