D.I.Y, Windows and Doors

outside door handle not working?

I can open my door from inside the house, but it wont open from outside.When you turn the handle the lock dont... [Read more]

how to open my broen pvc balcony door?

I tried to close my balcony pvc door normally.uNFORTUNATELLY WHILE DOING THAT I have hearda cracking noice fro... [Read more]

where can i get a maintanence manual for windows and doors?

where can i get a maintanence manual for windows and doors

window in closed position?

how do i access window it is closed from inside there is gap at top bit bottom locked how do i get to open wi... [Read more]

When should I re-seal my windows?

I have wood windo surrounds and Double glazing. As the seals were mouldy and want to paint the surrounds, I ha... [Read more]

re glue plastic moulding edges on drawers and doors ?

i have bought second hand a bedroom set in great condition except some edges of plastic front mouldings have c... [Read more]

unable to lock French Double Glazed Doors?

When I push up the door handle up the five point locking system will not come out so door will not lock with k... [Read more]

Gap on seal?

I have got a slight gap between the frame and seal on my upvc windows I have had a repair man out and he suges... [Read more]

UPVC french doors stuck?

The key turns and it clicks as if unlocked but handle stays firm in closed position

Side panel of UPVC window has come away?

The top half of a side panel of my UPVC window has come away from the interior wall, perhaps due to strain fro... [Read more]

I can't open my upvc door?

The door mechanism is jammed and I can't open the door. Is there any way of removing the door so that I can ch... [Read more]

garage door problem?

garage door just recently stopped closing 3/8th" from the floor, what adjustment should I make.

How can I straighten a warped door?

I have an original 1920s panelled door, warped diagonally, so obviously not fitting all round. Is there a way ... [Read more]

How do I replace a marble threshold?

I have an old house and the marble threshold between the bathroom (which has ceramic tile) and the hallway has... [Read more]

fitting upvc doors?

On the front of my house i have a porch which has 3ft of brickwork but the rest of it is windows so i understa... [Read more]

How do i repair a small burn on a fire door?

i have wooden fire door with a glass panel in it, i had a small candle siting beside it, and it has left a sma... [Read more]

HOW TO REPLACE DOUBLE GLAZING LOCKS?

I have a double glazing window lock, that when you move the handle up to open the window, the lock mechanism d... [Read more]

how can I restore my uvpc widow cill?

my uvpc window cill has been attacked by a floor sander when I was sanding down my decking ,it is in the middl... [Read more]

How can I fix my double glazed door?

My double glazed door isnt closing tightly enough How do I adjust it? If I push against it when it is closed I... [Read more]

how to fix?

Can metal windowes and doors be resprayed they are bronce but sun has taken bronce away in parts they are all... [Read more]