Windows & Doors

I was searching for an easy method of converting my front door’s old-style deadbolt into a keyless entry system. The SwitchBot lock, which fits over the original deadbolt, appeared to be an excellent option.

This article will be a step-by-step guide to help the owner of an older home save money repairing a damaged sliding glass door track instead of replacing it.

Learn how to remove and clean your window frame and sill. It requires little more than some steel wool, acetone, and a little elbow grease!

UPVC doors are great. But if they don’t do what their main job is—keeping the drafts out—then they're not much good. This article will show you how to make sure they serve their intended purpose.

Are your basement windows old, leaky, and a hot mess? Replace them with glass block windows and enjoy energy savings, increased security, natural light, and fresh air.

You can give your exterior door a quick but professional-looking makeover without taking your door down from its hinges. What's more, there's no need to sand or strip the wood, thanks to General Finishes' Gel Stain. Here's how I got professional-looking and long-lasting results.

Pairs of aluminum storefront doors present unique challenges when it's time to retrofit them with electric locking hardware for access control.

Glass and aluminum narrow stile doors offer unique challenges when retrofitting electric locking hardware. Learn about some of the choices available for single doors equipped with a flip-up deadbolt, like the Adams Rite MS1850.

Removing old seized screws from door hinges.

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.

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.

If your front door is faded and outdated or just plain ugly, you can use these easy ideas to completely change its appearance.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, including what to look for at the home improvement store and how to check your work during every step of the way.

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

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

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

Learn how to winterize drafty windows in your home to prepare for the chill winter months.

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

This article illustrates how a key cutting machine is made and how it can cut keys accurately to within 1/1000 of an inch.

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.

Is your uPVC window jammed or stuck closed? If so, this article will teach you how to solve the problem and fix your window without it costing you a lot of money.

Detailed instructions on how to install or hang a prehung door, with photos. Replacing an exterior door is similar to an interior door but with a few extra considerations.

This guide shows ambitious DIYers how to replace and old sliding glass door with a new one, with photos to guide you through each step of the process.

If you're thinking about replacing your casement windows because they're drafty, fogged-up, or just hard to open, consider this: You can fix most of the problems yourself for a fraction of the cost of new windows.

If you are thinking of getting new windows, make sure you read this guide first to find the best uPVC window. It could save you a lot of grief down the road!

This is not a guide to help people break into someone's house, but what it will do is help you make your PVC door more secure so you can feel safer in your own home.

Adjusting uPVC doors that are catching at the top or bottom of the door frame is not a hard job to do. Almost anyone can do it! All you need is a set of hex keys (Allen wrenches).

This article will teach you how to identify and fix issues with your uPVC windows, which sometimes jam or do not close properly.

Trying to choose what type of front door to install? Check out this photo gallery of doors to help you decide.

Discover the reasons for using window treatments, terms you'll need to know to make the best choice, what your options are (curtains, blinds, shutters, etc.) with illustrations for each method, and hardware you'll need to cover your windows effectively, with style.

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.

Learn how to replace an exterior door with this illustrated guide!

Instructions on how to fix a broken door frame. A DIY job that can be accomplished by most homeowners for little cost, door frame repair is well worth checking into doing it yourself.

Window treatments for sliding glass doors are not always easy to pick out when decorating your home. A slider is usually a large part of the room and choosing a window treatment should not be a rush decision.

DIY guide to changing your own locks, including an explanation of common lock types and the basics of lock cylinder replacement.

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

This article will be an overview of mechanical locking devices available for aluminum storefront type doors.

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

An overview of the form and function of door closers.