Door & Window Repairs...
Below are our articles on the subject of Door & Window Repairs. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
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. Doors, windows and...
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 important as they prevent...
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 and by blocking...
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 majority of...
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 guide below to make a...
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 internal door...
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 onto a patio or...
Hanging a Door
Hanging or replacing doors yourself is a very useful DIY task. Properly fitted new doors will enhance the appearance of your home considerably.
Types of Doors...
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. Below you will find...
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...
Replace or Repair Damaged Windows
Repairing windows and doors doesn't have to be a job for the specialist. Glass and frame repairs are possible on wooden framed windows but realistically only 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 into new houses....
