Most homeowners are familiar with the spring hinge. You find them on cabinet doors, entry doors and even garage doors. They ensure the door swings shut after you open it and that it doesn’t remain ...

If you notice that a cabinet door is sitting slightly skew or is catching on the frame, try one of the following easy DIY tricks to adjust the door. 1. Adjust the height Mountings on the hinge allow ...

Ever time you hip-check a swollen door or jiggle its doorknob, you're cutting short the lifespan of the hardware. Keys should slide smoothly in and out of locks. When they don't, spray the lock with ...

Hinges on doors that get heavy use commonly become loose because the hinge screws strip out of the door frame. Wooden golf tees can be used to tighten the hinges, according to the Family Handyman. To ...

LEAK DETECTION: What can you do to be certain you don't have a water leak somewhere in your home? It's simple. First, turn off all appliances that use water, such as the washing machine, dishwasher ...