Take care to measure carefully as matching the size can be especially problematic in older homes.
Changing old door handles.
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.
Most passage privacy or entrance sets are sold as complete packs and they re quick simple and cheap to fit.
Step 3 install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi.
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.
Oh the joys of living in an old home she says sarcastically.
To replace the knob you ll need to remove the old doorknob and substitute it with a new one.
To remove the dead bolt and latch bolt unscrew their faceplates located on the door s inner edge.
Over time doorknobs and handles wear out become hard to operate or just look shabby like this 20 year old bathroom knob.
Before you learn how to change door locks measure the space where you ll install the replacement.
Don t get me wrong i love living in our old home but it does come with certain challenges.
With the right tools and know how you can replace an interior doorknob yourself.
Measure the diameter of the holes currently cut out of your door so you can select a new door lock that fits those dimensions.
Your front door is the first thing people see when they enter your home.
With the new dead bolt and latch bolt in place fit the handle over the door s.
Replace the existing strike and latch plates in the door jamb with the new ones provided with your set.
If you follow the right steps and use the right tools replacing an interior doorknob is a breeze.
Make a good impression on guests by swapping out your old beat up lockset.
How to change a home door handle lock combo.
First we removed the hideous old door knob and deadbolt.
