DIY Repair and Installation of Windows & Doors

Replacing and updating your trim and baseboards is quick and easy to do.

Haunted or just a hassle? Doors that open and close by themselves can be annoying and sometimes dangerous. There is an easy solution that even the most green novice can handle.

Why we opted for a window roller blind for our French doors, rather than a proper full length door blind, to block out the evening sun; and a basic step-by-step guide to the slightly unconventionally way I fitted it, and why I fitted it that way.

Removing old seized screws from door hinges.

How to assess your security, know your enemy and secure the perimeter of your defenses.

If your front door is faded and outdated or just plain ugly, you can use these easy ideas to completely change its appearance.

If you want to install a screen door, here is a basic layout of the process from start to finish.

A friend's daughter whose wedding I sewed and organized a few years ago came over last night with her 'Hubby' saying that the deal on the house they had bid on had been accepted. They asked me to help with window treatments.

Wooden windows provide beauty, warmth and style to a house. But are the reasons for buying wood windows purely aesthetic? Definetely not

You can re-screen that old, broken window screen. It's so easy, and the results look fantastic!

The numbers and letters on the head of your key always mean something. Here is a brief guide to the most common meanings of the numbers and codes.

DIY guide to changing your own locks, including an explanation of common lock types and the basics of how to replace cylinders and get new keys.

This guide shows ambitious DIYers how to replace and old sliding glass door with a new one.

The theory and practice of door closer adjustment, with steps and detailed instructions to adjust the swing of your hydraulic door closer.

Step-by-step instructions for replacing a window crank in a wood-framed window.

One day, your sliding glass door will need repair as it gets harder and harder to open. In this article, you will find instructions on how to replace patio door rollers.