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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are a key part of the decor of your home. A new handle will bring your home's decor and interior up-to-date. Over time, your door knobs may become stiff or even break. These are indications that it's time to change them. This guide will help choose the right door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs The handles on your doors will enhance the appearance of your house and allow you to open and close them. They come in a wide variety of finishes, colors, and styles to complement your decor. If yours has begun to show signs of wear or requires an upgrade it is possible to replace them in a couple of simple steps. You must locate the shaft, or spindle through which the knob is inserted to the door. Some have a tiny hole that you can insert a narrow screwdriver into to release the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a tiny slot, or hole, that allows you to press the spring-activated detent pin using a flathead. When you press this pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and allows you to pull or push the knob. After you have ahold of the spindle or shaft, take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Make sure you align it properly and then verify that the latch is working properly before tightening the new set screws. After you've replaced the knob, place the rod of the latch over the hole in the door and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the second knob. Ensure that the holes are aligned then tighten the screws on the latch plate. Some prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish on their door hardware to create a sleek, contemporary look that matches other furnishings in their homes. Some people prefer a rustic design that goes well with farmhouse-styled rooms. If you have members of your household who have mobility issues You might be interested in the rim lock or lever-style door knobs, which require less pressure to operate. While aesthetics have been the main consideration when it comes to door handle design, other aspects are increasingly being considered as well. Infection control and accessibility are key considerations in the creation of new designs for handles. For instance certain handles handle designs can be operated by the arm of a person. Latch repairmywindowsanddoors that keeps your door handle open is prone to wear and tear due to age and use. The replacement of the latch to accommodate the new handle is an easy DIY project and it will make a huge difference in how your door opens and closes. Depending on the type of knob you have the latch could be a part of the knob or it could be an individual piece that is attached to the door itself. In either case, the same process for removing and reinstalling will apply. Getting the old latch out of place is fairly easy, especially if your door handle is equipped with what's called a “magic button”. This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob is what you have to press to remove the latch of the handle. If your handle doesn't come with this button, you'll need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed with the aid of a screwdriver. Some have a slot where you can insert your screwdriver. Other handles simply snap off. The next step is to loosen the two machine screws that hold the latch and inner plate to the door handle. You'll need to keep these shorter screws with a pointed tip in a secure location in order to reuse them in the future. After the screws have been removed, you can remove the latch plate as well as the mechanism from the hole and set it aside. Now you can begin installing the new latch. Install the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door, and secure it using the hardware supplied. Make sure that the square pin in the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and aligns with the screw holes on the other sides of the handle. Then, push the outside latch plate onto and secure it with the provided screws. Strike Plate It is not uncommon to replace a door handle because it feels loose, or isn't locking properly. This is usually due to misaligned components in the latching mechanism, for example the strike plate being too short or moved up or down on the doorjamb over time. This easy project allows you to replace your old strike plate with a longer, new one that will give you better security and ensure that your door stays shut. To check if the problem is caused by the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material to the bolt that is used to latch. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it means that the plate is too small and the door will not latch. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate may have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb. Depending on the door depending on the door, you might be able to attach the new strike plate into the existing one with the screws included with it. You may have to first drill holes and then chisel a bit of wood to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case, be careful not to chisel too deeply or you could ruin the integrity of your doorjamb. You could also try installing a new box strike plate that gives the lock a much stronger grip on the door and requires more force to open it. It usually requires two longer screws to anchor the strike plate in the frame of the door. To do this, you'll need to remove the existing strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one. This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with an extremely thick. It's specifically designed to be used with antique rim locks. This kit includes both wood screws and machine screws, so you can pick the right hardware for your requirements. Just remember that the wood screws have a pointy tip, whereas the machine screws are more blunt.