Installing a front door handle and lockset is a.
Change front door hardware.
Here s how i did it.
We used a schlage brand lock for this story.
To change the lock on a regular door knob first use a screwdriver to remove the door knob and the old latch.
Once you have the kit remove the lock cylinder from the door knob so you can change the pins inside.
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Your front door is the first thing people see when they enter your home.
Upvc door locks on front and back doors.
Here is the handleset i bought.
Luckily we only have a handful of doors in our home otherwise hardware can add up quick.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.
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Replacing door locks you ll pay from 40 to 300 to buy a new door lock depending on design materials and whether it s a simple key in knob lock or a high end lock and handle combo with.
Rim cylinders for night latches easily.
Yale locks night latches on front and back doors.
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Each kit will re key six locks but you can order extra pins if you need to do more.
To give the door more polish we shopped around for a shiny brass replacement.
Making a memorable first impression is tough if your front door has ho hum hardware.
Take care to measure carefully as matching the size can be especially problematic in older homes.
Alternatively you can buy a re keying kit for the lock you already have.
Make a good impression on guests by swapping out your old beat up lockset.
Even worse is a tarnished pitted entry set with a peeling lacquer finish like the one below.
Most people select accessories for their home solely based on price.
The kit will work on entrance and deadbolt locks and it comes with two keys and all the tools you ll need except a screwdriver.
But keep your current keys you ll need them to remove the cylinder.
How to change a home door handle lock combo.
Measure the diameter of the holes currently cut out of your door so you can select a new door lock that fits those dimensions.
Next put a new latch in and replace the door knob.
I had to fix it.
How to install front door hardware.
Whether you re putting in a brand new door or just replacing worn out hardware it s easy to install a new handle and lock on your front door.
A local mla locksmith can fit replace and change all types of door locks such as.
