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Bi-Fold Door Problems
Bi-fold doors are a common
choice for many closets, but you can run into some
problems...
Carpet Care
If you like cushy, comfy
carpets and you want to keep them that way for years to
come, I have some easy ways to do just that...
Carpet Stains
Kids, dogs, and company can
lead to stains on your carpets, but with a few basic stain
removal tricks some of the most common carpet stains...
Change a Doorknob
A broken knob isn't just a
nuisance, it's dangerous. It's easy to replace, so don't
put it off any longer...
Clean Mini-Blinds
Does it seem that no matter
how hard you try to keep those mini blinds clean, the dust
is back the next day...
Cleaning Curtains & Draperies
Spring cleaning: it can
sound overwhelming, but as far as the curtains and
draperies go, it doesn't have to be that bad. I have some
easy tips...
Coping With Baseboards
If you want to install
baseboard moldings and have a professional looking finish,
you will have to learn about coping. I'll fill you in...
Door sweep
Drafts can sneak in all over
your house, but one of the most common places is around
the doors...
Dusting Doors
If you have louvered doors,
you know that all of their little crevices make them
really difficult to clean...
Fix a Doorbell
If your doorbell isn't
working, fix it yourself. It's easy... |
Remove the screws that hold the lock in place and
carefully pull off both sides. 
Sand the hole so that your replacement lock will have a
nice easy fit. 
Replace the bolt plate. Make sure the bolt is in the
"lock" position and secure the screws. Now fit the lock
carefully into place so that the lock is snug against the
door. Before you replace the screws, test the lock to make
sure you aligned everything properly. 
Put the bolt in the lock position and secure the screws.
Test the lock again.