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DOORS & JOINERY · 9 STEPSReplace a lever door handle on a roseSwap your door's lever handles for a matching new set using the existing spindle and latch, screw by screw.
DOORS & JOINERY · 10 STEPSReplace a night latchFit a new night latch to your front door, swapping the cylinder, case and keep for a secure, smooth-closing lock.
DOORS & JOINERY · 8 STEPSReplace a tubular door latchSwap a worn tubular latch for a new one, matching backset and size, so your door closes and locks smoothly again.
DOORS & JOINERY · 6 STEPSReplace a uPVC door handleSwap a worn uPVC door handle for a new one by matching the spindle length and swapping both handle halves together.
DOORS & JOINERY · 10 STEPSReplace a uPVC door multipoint lockLearn how to measure, buy and fit a replacement uPVC door multipoint lock safely, testing it before closing the door.
DOORS & JOINERY · 12 STEPSReplace damaged architraveRemove damaged architrave, check what's behind the wall, then fit and finish new lengths so they fit neatly and stay put.
DOORS & JOINERY · 10 STEPSReplace door hingesReplace worn door hinges safely, matching sizes correctly, so the door hangs straight and swings smoothly again.
DOORS & JOINERY · 9 STEPSReplace patio door rollersSwap worn patio door rollers by lifting the sliding panel out, fitting new rollers, then adjusting for a smooth, sealed slide.
DOORS & JOINERY · 8 STEPSReplace the stop bead on a door frameRemove the damaged stop bead, cut and fit a new one so the door closes cleanly, then fill, sand and finish it.
DOORS & JOINERY · 7 STEPSScribe skirting to an uneven floorCut skirting to fit a wavy floor by scribing the bottom edge, then fix it safely to any wall type.
DOORS & JOINERY · 5 STEPSStop a door rattling in its frameFix a rattling door by tightening hinges, adjusting the strike plate, and adding a draught strip.
DOORS & JOINERY · 9 STEPSTighten a wobbly newel postDiagnose and fix a loose newel post safely, tightening bolts or joints, or fitting the right wall fixing for your build.
DOORS & JOINERY · 10 STEPSTrim the bottom of a doorTrim a sticking or too-long internal door with a circular saw, then seal the cut edge neatly.

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