Door repair and install in Melbourne

Door repair and install in Melbourne

At Adam's Handy Hands we take pride in every door, whether it be a small doggie door or a front door.

There are a few thing you need to know about doors before you start repairing them.

1. How should a door work perfectly
2. Roughly how old is the house/door

Once you know this you can begin to work out where the problem is. If it's hitting on the floor then you can either plane off a little from the bottom or you may be able to adjust the hinges. You can make the hinge(s) sit deeper in the frame.

If you need to plane the bottom of the door you will need to take it off the hinges. Some hinges have removable pins and some you need to remove the screws. I use an air shim to hold the door still and level to make it easier to get the hinges off.

Once the hinges are off you can lay the door down on a sheet or towel to protect it from scratches. You can now plane a little of the bottom of the door (take it easy and remove a little at a time), make sure you have a spare piece of timber at the end of the door where the plane finishes so you don't end up pulling chunks off the end.

Once you have enough planed off the end of the door you can reinstall it. You may need another person to help stable the door. I use an air shim to help level the door and push the top of the door in towards the frame.

Once it is back in place, make sure it is all working perfectly and the latch is still latching like it should be.

If the door latch isn't latching or is hard to latch there is a couple of reasons it may not be latching.

1. If the house has shifted the latch may be hitting the striker plate a little low.
2. Or if the door has bowed a little the latch may need to be pulled out a little.

To fix this problem you need to determine which way the latch need to go to allow the door to latch properly. You start by removing the striker plate and with a chisel you chisel out a little of the hole (whether it needs to be longer or wider).

Before reinstalling the striker plate you should check that the latch is working and hitting the hole in the middle. You can now reinstall the striker plate, you may need longer screws if you have removed a little to much of the frame.

Once the striker plate is back in place you should check that the door closes properly and perfectly. If it closes easily and the latch works perfectly then it is done.

Door and handle install.

A door install can be a simple process if you know what problems you can run into.

• It is an old house and the frame is smaller then the new standards
• The type of door handle to use
• Which side the door handle goes on
• Is it an internal or external door

Once you know these you can start to install your door.

If you have an existing door there you need to remove that first. Remove the screws from the hinges on the frame, then align it beside you new door (face to face) and mark where the hinges and latch are to line up with the new door. This will save a lot of time when installing the door.

You will need a hole saw with a 52mm and a 25mm size. Using the 52mm hole saw start drilling from one side of the door until the pilot drill bit goes all the way through. Then start from the other side, this prevents the timber around the hole from splitting as you break through the other side.

I use a door handle install kit, it makes it easier to align up the holes for the handle and latch.

Next take the 25mm hole saw and drill in from the edge of the door lined up with the centre of the hole you just drilled. Once these holes are drilled you should test fit the handle to make sure it fits perfectly.

For your hinges you need to chisel or router out just enough to recess the hinge so it sits just below the edge of the door. Have your hinge close at hand so you can test fit it to make sure you take out the right amount of timber.

Once you have all the door handle and hinges cut you can install them and get ready to install your door.

First, align your hinges with the door frame and I use an air shim to raise the door enough so the hinges line up with where the old hinges cam out of. You can use a screwdriver to raise the door or have someone else assist to hold the door steady.

You can now screw the hinge screws in to secure the door to the frame and check that the latch is in the correct position and latches correctly.

For a quality door install call Adam's Handy Hands

PH: 0419 393 179

Email: adam@adamshandyhands.com.au

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What can Adam's Handy Hands do???

Adam's Handy Hands isn't your ordinary handyman service, we do a lot of different jobs. We are always learning new skills, doing short courses and assisting experts on complicated jobs.

We assemble flat packs, mount TV's, washing machines, dryers to plaster and masonry walls, repair plaster damage (including painting), install doors and door locks (including digital locks), assembling and maintaining bicycles and more.

Some great jobs include, installing window awnings to provide some needed shade and cooling to the front rooms, installing a door and door frame to make a garage more secure and creating a free library

It great to see the end result of a perfect job, or in the case of a plaster repair not seeing the repair. I love getting to the end result, seeing that finished result and hearing from the client that they love the job I have done.

Christmas gift ideas.

With Christmas less then a month away and don't know what to get for your parents for Christmas, then look no further, I have available gift cards so you can help them complete jobs around the house without actually lifting a finger. They are perfect for people with no time to repair the plaster damage or maybe they don't know how.

They can be used for any of the services I provide and are valid for 2 years. Your parents may be looking at getting a nice new BBQ or outdoor setting, or simply moving to a new place and needing some furniture assembled.

Some of the services I provide are, hanging pictures and heavy shelves, repairing plaster, assembling flat pack furniture, installing door locks and more.

They can be for any amount but can only be used in the areas I work in. Just a simple email, SMS or facebook message and you can have the voucher emailed to you within a week.

PH: 0419 393 179
Email: adamshandyhands@gmail.com
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Airbnb maintenance!!!

I would like to start by saying a big thanks to my customers and followers that have helped make my business a success. I have been looking at ways to make the next step and increase my business.

I have been thinking about getting into home maintenance and with so many Airbnb's out there why not start with them. I have experience in building flat pack furniture, repairing and replacing door handles, repairing plaster, hanging pictures and shelves and more.

I can handle your repairs, organize your tradies (electrician and plumber) and keep your Airbnb making you money.

I love seeing the end product of a nicely maintained house and that expertly built furniture.

If you don't have time to book tradies and don't know how to maintain your Airbnb then I can help.

Adam's Handy Hands
PH 0419 393 179
adamshandyhands@gmail.com

Privacy in your home

If you have some spares rooms in your house and have thought about renting them out for Airbnb then you might want to think about installing some locks on your doors.

I have had some experience in changing door handles over to locks. There are some problems that can happen when changing over to new door locks. You may need to enlarge the hole where the handle goes or enlarge the hole where the latch goes.

Sometimes the installation can be straight forward and go as planned but it can also be not so easy and you can come into some trouble. You may need to modify where the door handle goes to accommodate the new handle. You may already have a drill suitable for the job, but then need to purchase the correct drill bit or hole saw to complete the job.

These extra bits you may need to purchase to complete the job properly can add up and cost you more then you expect.

There are many different brands and types of door handles out there. Some may work perfectly with others but some may need some modification to work. The modification can range from a simple drilling a bigger hole to chiseling out some more timber (making sure to not chisel out to much).

Contact Adam's Handy Hands and I can install your door handles professionally making everything work with precision.

Adam's Handy Hands
adamshandyhands@gmail.com
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0419 393 179