how can i patch up holes in my closet door?

my closet had been struck by a friend of mine and now there are several holes on the closet door, its one of the doors that have the slanted wood pieces on the front where if you wanted to look in the ... more

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UPVC window "leaking" yellow substance from a join when raining?

My window seems to leak a yellow substance on the inside of the frame when it is raining, it then remains sticky where the join is

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My patio door has dropped?

My Patio door has dropped (the opening door side) how do I adjust it? There is a gap at the top.

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Where can I get an ELM KEY from so that I can adjust my patio door?

My patio door is sticking and understand that I need to use an Elm key to adjust it. However, I am not able to find where I can get one from.

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How do I replace the lock on a UPVC door?

I have unscrewed the handles and rod but the lock is still in place. Do I need to unscrew the whole strip of metal along the door edge to get the lock out? Or is there an easier way?

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condensation between my double glazed window?

How can i remove condensation fron between ny double glazed window ? it is there no matter what the tempreture.

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Cant Remove Key After Locking UPVC Door?

Hi there, Im at wits end I have a problem with my upvc door in that upon locking the door the key does not go around far enough for removal, meaning that when leaving the house if I want to lock th ... more

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HOW CAN I ADJUST STICKING UPVC FRONT DOOR?

The front door is catching at opening side edge/top any ideas to adjust??

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How to caulk panes on window?

I have removed old, cracked caulk on the outside of my sash windows... the caulk was around the glass panes..... when I attempted to re-caulk it looked like absolutely cr*p!! is there a trick to t ... more

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I have lost keys for UPVC door and it is locked. Can I replace lock?

I have lost my keys to UPVC multi lock door. It is locked shut. Is there a way I can gain access to change the lock myself by breaking lock etc or am I going to have to pay small fortune for locksmith ... more

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how can i square up my upvc door?

the lock has gone stiff to operate ,i have measured the diagonals, and they are 15mm out of square. when i operate the lock with the door open, it works freely. there are no identification marks on t ... more

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How can I repair misted UPVC windows?

I believe there is a method available to repair misted UPVC windows, instead of going down the expensive replacement route. can anyone help?

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Front door not closing properly?

My front door (UPVC /steel) is not clsoing properley as it seems to have moved on the top part so its very tight to shut. I have to lift the bottom to be able to bring it in line in order to shut the ... more

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How do I stop a wooden door from swelling?

How do stop my wooden back door from swelling when it rains? It is impossible to open sometimes as it wedges itself into the frame.

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How do I repair my front door frame that was kick in?

My front door at my house was kicked in. MY door is not wood, so when it was kicked, there was no damage to the door, but to the frame. The door has a standard knob and a deadbolt. The wood frame that ... more

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the 5 lever locks on my upvc door?

the 5 lever locks on my upvc door do not lock into the frame when I push the handle up ( the locks do not appear), Is this easy to fix? and how is it done?

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How to open windows painted shut?

I have an old 1919 craftsman. Kitchen windows have been painted shut for who knows how long. Is there a trick to getting them open again beyond a good utility knife?

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how do i change a pvc door barrel?

have no keys for my garage doors the locks are open but i cannot release the barrels?

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broken hinges on upvc windows?

Hi - part of the hinge mechanism on three of my double glazed windows has broken, namely a little black bar in the side frame. Any ideas if you can repair these fairly easily? I had a quote from An ... more

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How to adjust a dropped window in its frame?

How do I adjust a upvc window which appears to have dropped slightly as it catches on the bottom when trying to close.

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