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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?
Front upvc door lock
I have just changed the handle and lock on my front uPVC door but the door won't lock when closed. I tried repositioning the striking plate but it only lock when I took it off. The lock works when the door is open. Do I need the strike plate? Or do I need to replace it?
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