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How to fix a broken internal door?
Bedroom door is stuck shut and I can’t open it from the outside. I’m not on the side with the latch visible so I can’t open it that way. Can I open the door without damaging it? It’s just a standard wooden door with a lever latch handle and I can lower the handle but the latch inside isn’t moving. Help!
UPVC front door won't lock
My porch door won't lock, it is a double glazed upvc door only fitted a year ago. The handle lifts up but it seems like it is sticking so I can't turn the key. Does anyone know how to fix it cheaply?
How Can I Fix Stiff Door Locks?
My front door’s lock has become very stiff recently when I try to turn the key in it to unlock it. However, it doesn’t seem to bad when locking the door. I’d like to solve this soon so I don't get locked out. It seems to have gone worse over time and is now consistently stiff, despite the door and lock only being a few years old. Is there anything I can do to make the lock a bit looser? Or is it more likely that I need to replace the door’s lock? If anyone has any ideas for what could have caused this, please let me know – as I don’t want any repeats of this in future.
Can I fit a lock to a hollow door?
Hello all I have a hollow bedroom door currently, which I would like to add a lock to. Is this possible to install, or would I need to replace the door for this? Is there any adjustments I could make to a hollow door to enable a new lock to be fitted?
UPVC door lock - inside handle up, outside still opens it!
Pushing the door handle upwards, would normally stop the door opening from outside from what I understand. This does not seem to be the case. Is the a lock issue or something else?
uPVC door handle won't lift up
The handle on my uPVC door should lift to lock, but it only moves a small way. Has something inside broken?
advice on secure locks that aren't too expensive for exterior door
I want to upgrade the locks of every exterior door of my property. What type of locks should I have fitted if I want ones that are more secure than most but not necessarily too expensive either?
Police approved door locks
What exactly is a police approved door lock?
Conservatory door lock not working
A lock from a door in my conservatory that leads out into the garden seems to be malfunctioning. The key is turning but it won’t lock. Why is this happening? How do I fix it? If I hire a locksmith, how long might the work take altogether?
Fix broken bedroom door handle, any ideas?
Bedroom door handle wont open, hinge is other side of the door, can't unscrew handle, and door frame covers an inch of the door by the handle on my side of the door so haven't been able to get at the latch either. Any ideas what to do?
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