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Bloodless Approaches To Doorknob Replacement
Perhaps you are familiar with this. It is in the early morning hours. Maybe it is late at night. You are in your loft bed, asleep. Maybe you are in your queen size bed. Any way, you awake to nature’s calling. You approach the bathroom door. The knob does not function. Maybe it should have been fixed.
Perhaps it happens like this. You know that door will not stay shut. Maybe you cannot lock it either. At the worst possible time, someone barges in to your privacy. You really should do something about that doorknob. There are ways to replace it, without much bloodshed.
The old one
Examine your old doorknob. Notice what type it is. Does it have a round or rectangular latch hole, on the edge of the door? Remove the old doorknob. Measure the thickness of the door. Measure the inside diameter of the hole on the front or back of the door. Write these measurements down. Take the measurements and the old door knob with you to the hardware store.
What to buy
There may be many different doorknobs in which to choose. Look at your old unit. Try to get a similar replacement. It will be simpler and easier to install. Buy the best one that you can afford. Cheap doorknobs may not last long. They may not work well either. If you get a good one, you might never have to concern yourself with it again.
Preparations
You will have little preparations to make. You may need to change some things, when you get to the final installation.
Equipment
Simple tools are all that is required. You may be itching to use that new Echo chainsaw. It will have to wait, today. Get a screwdriver, hammer, and wood chisel. Hopefully, you will only need the screwdriver.
Installing the new
It should be quick and simple to install the new doorknob. However, this is not always the case. The new unit may have subtle differences. You might need to move the new strike plate up or down on the doorjamb. A hammer and wood chisel should work well. You may also have to drill new pilot holes for the screws. You may be able to put the old strike plate back without any work. Make sure that is undamaged.
There is not much more to it. If you leave wood carvings on the floor, you will need to clean them up. A Dyson upright vacuum cleaner will work very well for that job.
Conclusion
Your new doorknob can be something to be proud of. That feeling of accomplishment may linger in your memory. You may also appreciate the improved privacy.
