Doors & joinery guides

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DOORS & JOINERY · 12 STEPSAdjust a bi-fold door that's out of lineDiagnose why a bi-fold door hangs crooked, then adjust its pivots, hinges and track fixings so it closes flush.

DOORS & JOINERY · 8 STEPSAdjust a uPVC door that has dropped or catchesFix a dropped or catching uPVC door by adjusting its hinges and keeps with an Allen key, no new parts needed.

DOORS & JOINERY · 9 STEPSAdjust sliding wardrobe doorsFix sticking, scraping or wobbly sliding wardrobe doors by adjusting the roller screws and cleaning the tracks.

DOORS & JOINERY · 12 STEPSBox in pipesBuild a simple timber-and-board box to hide pipework neatly, choosing the right wall fixing for your wall type.

DOORS & JOINERY · 15 STEPSChange which way a door opensRehang a door to swap its hinge side or swing direction in one session, with the right wall fixing for your frame.

DOORS & JOINERY · 9 STEPSCheck your internal fire doorsCheck your internal fire doors close properly, seal fully, and have sound hinges and frames.

DOORS & JOINERY · 9 STEPSFill a hole in a hollow-core doorFill and finish a hole in a hollow-core door by backing it first, then filling, sanding and painting to match.

DOORS & JOINERY · 8 STEPSFit a bathroom privacy lockFit a turn-and-release privacy lock to a bathroom door, working the lock into the door edge and the keep into the frame.

DOORS & JOINERY · 11 STEPSFit a bi-fold doorFit a bi-fold door into an existing opening, with the right fixings for whatever is behind the reveals and head.

DOORS & JOINERY · 12 STEPSFit a cat flap in a timber doorCut a hole in a timber door and fit a cat flap, checking the door type first and sealing the cut edges.

DOORS & JOINERY · 8 STEPSFit a cat flap in a uPVC door panelCut a hole in a uPVC door panel and fit a cat flap, checking first for hidden reinforcement and fire door rules.

DOORS & JOINERY · 10 STEPSFit a door closerFit a door closer to a timber door and frame, choosing the right closer and keeping fire door certification intact.

DOORS & JOINERY · 9 STEPSFit a floor or skirting door stopFit a floor or skirting door stop, choosing the right screw or fixing for your floor, skirting or wall behind it.

DOORS & JOINERY · 7 STEPSFit a letterbox in a timber doorMark the aperture with the template, drill and cut carefully, then fit and test the letterbox for a clean, snug finish.

DOORS & JOINERY · 9 STEPSFit a loft ladderCut a loft hatch, frame it with timber trimmers, then fit and test a loft ladder kit safely.

DOORS & JOINERY · 13 STEPSFit a mortice deadlock to a timber doorFit a mortice deadlock into a timber door and its frame, marking, drilling, chiselling and testing the lock.

DOORS & JOINERYFit a sliding barn door track5 wall types

DOORS & JOINERY · 10 STEPSFit a sliding wardrobe door kitFit a sliding wardrobe door kit safely, checking your wall type first so the track is secure and doors run smoothly.

DOORS & JOINERYFit a stair handrail5 wall types

DOORS & JOINERYFit a wall-mounted door stop5 wall types

DOORS & JOINERY · 11 STEPSFit a weatherboard to a timber doorFit a timber weatherboard above your external door’s bottom edge to throw rainwater clear and stop it rotting the frame.

DOORS & JOINERY · 9 STEPSFit an access panel in boxingCut a neat opening in your boxing and fit an access panel so you can reach pipes or valves without removing panels again.

DOORS & JOINERY · 10 STEPSFit architrave around a doorFit new architrave around a door, mitring the corners neatly and fixing it firmly to whatever is behind the wall.

DOORS & JOINERYFit skirting board5 wall types

DOORS & JOINERY · 9 STEPSFit skirting board covers over old skirtingFit slim MDF cover strips over tired old skirting, mitred at corners and glued and fixed to match the wall behind.

DOORS & JOINERY · 9 STEPSFix a creaking stairStop stair treads creaking by re-fixing loose joints from above or underneath, then test and tidy up.

DOORS & JOINERY · 7 STEPSFix a cupboard door catchDiagnose why your cupboard door won't stay shut, then adjust, tighten or replace the catch so it closes properly again.

DOORS & JOINERY · 10 STEPSFix a door that sticksDiagnose why your door sticks, fix loose hinges or a shifted frame, then plane and finish the edge.

DOORS & JOINERY · 8 STEPSFix a door that swings open or shut by itselfTighten or repack the hinges so your door stays where you leave it, instead of swinging open or shut by itself.

DOORS & JOINERY · 8 STEPSFix a door that won't latchDiagnose why a door won't latch, fix loose hinges, then realign or deepen the strike plate to fix it.

DOORS & JOINERY · 8 STEPSFix a letterbox flap that sticks or rattlesDiagnose why your letterbox flap sticks or rattles, then fix the hinge, seal or fixings so it closes cleanly.

DOORS & JOINERY · 12 STEPSFix a loose banister handrailLearn how to spot why your banister rail is loose and refit it safely and securely for a solid, wobble-free stair rail.

DOORS & JOINERY · 10 STEPSFix a loose banister spindleTighten or reglue a wobbly banister spindle safely, using glue, screws and packing pieces for a solid, safe staircase.

DOORS & JOINERY · 9 STEPSFix a sagging doorDiagnose why your door sags, tighten or repack the hinges, and re-fix the frame safely into whatever's behind it.

DOORS & JOINERY · 8 STEPSFix a sliding patio door that sticksClean, adjust and lubricate a sticking sliding patio door so it runs smoothly and latches properly again.

DOORS & JOINERY · 7 STEPSFix a squeaky door hingeQuieten a squeaky hinge by tightening loose screws, fixing worn holes, and lubricating the hinge pins.

DOORS & JOINERY · 9 STEPSFix a swollen timber front door that sticksPlane down a swollen front door, seal the bare edges, and rehang it so it opens and closes freely again.

DOORS & JOINERY · 7 STEPSFix a uPVC door that's hard to lockDiagnose why the door won't lock, then adjust the hinges and keep plates so it locks smoothly again.

DOORS & JOINERY · 10 STEPSHang a cupboard door on butt hingesFit and adjust butt hinges so a cupboard door opens smoothly and sits flush, without drilling into walls.

DOORS & JOINERY · 5 STEPSHang an internal doorFit a new internal door — trimmed to size, hinged, hung and latched, with even gaps all round.

DOORS & JOINERY · 9 STEPSRemove a broken key from a lockTake out a broken key stuck in a lock using simple tools, then test and lubricate the lock.

DOORS & JOINERY · 7 STEPSRemove a screw with a stripped headLearn simple ways to grip, unscrew or drill out a stripped screw without damaging the surrounding wood or fitting.

DOORS & JOINERY · 10 STEPSRemove skirting boards without damaging the wallScore the paint line, lever gently at each fixing point, and match your technique to the wall behind to avoid damage.

DOORS & JOINERY · 10 STEPSRepair a split door frameGlue, clamp and reinforce a split door frame, then fill, sand and repaint for a solid, tidy repair.

DOORS & JOINERY · 8 STEPSReplace a broken banister spindleRemove a broken spindle, cut a matching replacement to size, and fix it safely between handrail and baserail.

DOORS & JOINERY · 9 STEPSReplace a damaged section of skirtingRemove a damaged length of skirting, fit a matching replacement, and finish it so it blends in seamlessly.

DOORS & JOINERY · 6 STEPSReplace a door handle on a backplateSwap an old door handle for a new one on its backplate in under an hour, no special tools needed.

DOORS & JOINERY · 7 STEPSReplace a euro cylinder lockSwap a worn euro cylinder for a new one so your door locks smoothly and meets common insurance standards.