Door & Window Repairs

Below are our 12 articles in the door & window repairs' category:

Dealing With Rotten Wood
There are two ways that you can deal with rotten wood, either cut the rot out and replace it with new wood or use a chemical wood hardener kit....
Draughtproofing Doors
Draughtproofing doors is a simple and effective job that anyone can do with a few products from the DIY store. External doors are the most...
Draughtproofing Windows
A cheap and efficient way to save money on bills is to draught proof your windows. Even the tiniest of gaps will let cold air in and warm air out...
Fitting a New Lock
Ensuring the doors in your home have adequate locks is a very worthwhile DIY task, which offers invaluable peace of mind. The police report that the...
Fitting Curtain Rails
Curtains are essential for creating privacy conserving heat and blocking out noise. They are also great decorative features. Read our essential DIY...
Fixing Door Latches
It's impossible to cover all the different sorts of door locks, latches and fittings in one article here so we'll concentrate on the more modern...
Fixing Stiff Sliding Doors
Sliding doors can provide a benefit to your home by saving you space. They can also be an attractive feature opening up space between adjoining rooms...
Hanging a Door
Hanging a new door, replacing old doors, DIY, step by step guide, fitting hinges, types of doors, interior doors, exterior doors, French windows,...
Painting Doors and Woodwork
Preparing and painting doors and woodwork is a fairly easy DIY job but you still need to follow some simple guidelines to obtain the best results....
Repairing and Repainting Sash Windows
Sash windows first began to be used in the United Kingdom towards the end of the 1600s and are still being used today, although modern ones will be...
Replace or Repair Damaged Windows
It's possible to repair or replace damaged single-glazed windows yourself and stave off the cost of replacement windows or doors, but with...
Replacing Sash Cords and Weights
Sash windows were very popular from Georgian to Edwardian times and are still made today, although more often to replace existing ones than to go...
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