First we removed the hideous old door knob and deadbolt.
Changing old door handles.
Then we inserted the interior mechanism for both the new deadbolt and the door handle and screwed them in place.
Over time doorknobs and handles wear out become hard to operate or just look shabby like this 20 year old bathroom knob.
But replacing them is easy.
If you follow the right steps and use the right tools replacing an interior doorknob is a breeze.
Most passage privacy or entrance sets are sold as complete packs and they re quick simple and cheap to fit.
Your front door is the first thing people see when they enter your home.
To remove the dead bolt and latch bolt unscrew their faceplates located on the door s inner edge.
With the new dead bolt and latch bolt in place fit the handle over the door s.
How to change a home door handle lock combo.
Replace the existing strike and latch plates in the door jamb with the new ones provided with your set.
Step 3 install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi.
Make a good impression on guests by swapping out your old beat up lockset.
Before you learn how to change door locks measure the space where you ll install the replacement.
Replacing old door knobs and hinges and the best kept secret to help you do it.
Oh the joys of living in an old home she says sarcastically.
Measure the diameter of the holes currently cut out of your door so you can select a new door lock that fits those dimensions.
Our new door handle has a lower extension piece that sticks into the door and to fit the new handle on we needed to drill a hole.
With the right tools and know how you can replace an interior doorknob yourself.
Take care to measure carefully as matching the size can be especially problematic in older homes.
