With the right tools and know how you can replace an interior doorknob yourself.
Changing old door handle.
Measure the diameter of the holes currently cut out of your door so you can select a new door lock that fits those dimensions.
To remove the dead bolt and latch bolt unscrew their faceplates located on the door s inner edge.
To replace the knob you ll need to remove the old doorknob and substitute it with a new one.
However if you re replacing an old handle the housing holes in your door might be different sizes.
Take care to measure carefully as matching the size can be especially problematic in older homes.
Over time doorknobs and handles wear out become hard to operate or just look shabby like this 20 year old bathroom knob.
Replacing old door knobs and hinges and the best kept secret to help you do it.
I could write a list for you but let s concentrate on the interior doors and the reason why we had to.
Before you learn how to change door locks measure the space where you ll install the replacement.
How to change a home door handle lock combo.
Step 3 install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi.
Most passage privacy or entrance sets are sold as complete packs and they re quick simple and cheap to fit.
Replacing door locks you ll pay from 40 to 300 to buy a new door lock depending on design materials and whether it s a simple key in knob lock or a high end lock and handle combo with.
With the new dead bolt and latch bolt in place fit the handle over the door s.
Your front door is the first thing people see when they enter your home.
Don t get me wrong i love living in our old home but it does come with certain challenges.
Oh the joys of living in an old home she says sarcastically.
Make a good impression on guests by swapping out your old beat up lockset.
But replacing them is easy.
