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DIY & Repairs

How to Hold a Door Open with a Coin

Grab a coin., Open the door slightly., Insert the coin into the upper hinge., Secure the coin with tape, if necessary...

6 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Open a Stuck Window

Examine the window., Loosen any paint that is sealing the window shut., Insert a putty knife between the window and the...

6 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Apply WD‐40 to Door Hinges

Use the smart straw, if available., Hold the nozzle an inch (2 cm) from the hinge., Spray the WD-40 in quick bursts...

5 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Antique a Door

Remove the door hardware., Prepare the workspace., Chip or scratch the wood (optional)., Sand the door., Test the final...

10 steps 4 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Replace an Interior Doorknob

Obtain a replacement doorknob., Remove the two screws on the face plate., Remove the two screws on the knob plate...

18 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Adjust a Sagging Door

Find the sagging door’s cause., See if the door and frame are level., Check and tighten all hinge screws.

3 steps 2 min Easy
DIY & Repairs

How to Change a Window

Calculate the dimensions of the existing window precisely with the tape-measure., Remove the sashes., Scrape off lose...

11 steps 1 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Buy Door Knobs

Measure the bore hole., Measure the backset., Check your door’s thickness., Choose a lockset., Purchase a passage knob...

12 steps 5 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Fit a Door Handle

Drill a hole in the narrow edge of the door -- at the height you want the doorknob to be placed., Position and hold the...

10 steps 1 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Fit a Door

Remove the old door., Measure the door opening., Purchase a door., Mark the door for trimming., Trim the door., Check...

14 steps 7 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Fix a Door

Check your strike plate., Check the hinges., Adjust the hinge.

3 steps 2 min Easy
DIY & Repairs

How to Fix a Drafty Window

Choose material for weather stripping your windows., Clean the surfaces of your window with soap and water to get rid...

16 steps 1 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Fix a Rubbing Door

Check to see if the screws in the hinge plate are tight., Lift the door by grasping both handles and gently putting...

15 steps 2 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Frame a Door Opening

Decide whether to buy a frame or build one., Know what lumber to purchase., Determine the size of the door., Determine...

6 steps 3 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Frame a Pocket Door

Determine whether or not the wall you've chosen for pocket door installation is a good candidate., Verify that the wall...

13 steps 3 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Hang a Household Door

Remove packaging and have a look on top edge of door for lock block., Try your door into the standard., Measure., Using...

19 steps 1 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Install a Bay Window

Drill evenly spaced pilot holes around the bay window's inside perimeter., Work with at least 1 other person to install...

11 steps 1 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Build a Capacitor

Fill a non-metallic vessel (such as a paper cup, or a plastic bottle) with warm saltwater., Wrap the outside of the...

13 steps 1 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Install a Door

Break apart the caulking on the trim of the door., Remove any trim surrounding the door frame., Remove any nails or...

5 steps 1 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Hang a Prehung Door

Determine if a prehung door is right for your situation., Familiarize yourself with the necessary parts., Determine if...

14 steps 8 min Advanced

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