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