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Installing a Solid-Core Cherry-Veneer Door
Bob watches Tim Berky cut the mortises for the hinges on the solid-core, cherry-veneer door from Woodport. Berky uses a Hinge ... |
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Installing Custom-Style Insulated Cedar Faced Garage Doors
Bob and Kevin take a brief tour of the project before Bob goes off to meet Kent Forsland of Designer Doors Inc. to look at the ... |
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Installing French Doors
Tim Berky has the rough opening prepared for the installation of the inswinging French doors. The doors come with temporary ... |
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Installing Garage Door Openers
Carl Redhead is on hand to help install the garage door openers on the automotive end of the barn. Carl explains the various ... |
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Installing Handicapped Accessible Door Hardware
Bob meets with Ryley and installs a Schlage interior lever lockset for the accessibility house, because lever locks are easier ... |
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Installing Locks
When installing a new or replacement lock, be sure the keyway is positioned so that the cuts of the key will be inserted ... |
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Installing Restored Brass Door Hardware and Faux Finishing the Mantelpiece
Bob and Ryley install the restored door hardware. Greg Rochlin (project architect) had the lacquer coated brass hardware ... |
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Keeping Your Home Safe: A Look at Locks and Keys
Locks and keys are changing with the times, but the function remains the same. Authorized people need access to your home, but ... |
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Lever Locksets
Lever locksets are a great feature for your home, especially when accessibility is an issue. Lever locksets are easy to ... |
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Lever Section Lock Set
Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home |
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New Locks
When buying a house, be sure to change the locks immediately. There is no telling how many people had access to the previous ... |
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Padlock Picks
For a high level of security, select padlocks with pin-tumbler locking mechanisms, shackles of high-tech alloy steel to ... |
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Penetrating Oil
Just about everyone knows to apply light penetrating oil or silicone spray to the hinges. But to really rid your door of ... |
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Pocket Door Solutions
Pocket doors are easy to install for a quick, neat solution to space savings and accessibility issues. |
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Progress Report on the Loft Common Areas
Before heading up to our loft on the sixth floor, Bob gets a progress report on the common areas in the building from ... |
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Protecting Your Doors from Wind
Many houses are equipped with double entry doors. These doors are convenient, but because they span a wider opening than a ... |
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Replicating Brass Door Hardware
House seven of the Elmwood project. Steve Moore with Architectural Brass shows how he can replicate a brass escutcheon plate ... |
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Sliding Door Security
Sliding patio doors can often be the weak link in an otherwise secure house. Be sure to use security bars for added protection ... |
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Sticking Hinge
Treat a sticking hinge by rubbing pencil lead along the spine. Alternatively, smear a little light oil along the hinge with a ... |
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Sticky Locks
To loosen a sticking lock, put a little oil on the key. Put the key in the lock, and give it a few turns to loosen the hardware. |
