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How to Replace Door Handles The door handles in your home are an important element of your interior design. A new handle will bring your home's decor and interior modern. Over time, your door knobs may become stiff, or even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you pick the right replacement door handle for your home. Door Knobs The handles on your doors will enhance the appearance of your home and make it easier to open and close them. They are available in a variety of finishes, colors and styles to complement your decor. If yours are starting to show signs of wear or you just want to upgrade, replacing them is relatively easy and can be accomplished in a couple of steps. The first thing you have to find is the spindle or shaft through the knob's attachment to the door. Some knobs have a tiny hole that you can insert an incredibly small screwdriver to remove the set screws that hold the handle in place. Some have a thin slot or hole through which you can use to press a spring-activated detent pin with flathead. When you press this pin and the latch mechanism opens, it releases and allows you to pull or push on the knob. After you have ahold of the shaft or spindle, take the knob off of the door and replace it with the new one. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure that the latch functions properly before tightening new set screws. After replacing the knob, place the latch rod in position over the door's hole and then lock it using the rod mechanism on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are aligned, then tighten the latch plate screws. Some homeowners opt for an brushed or smooth metal finish for their door hardware to give their home a modern and sleek style. This can be matched with their other furniture. Others prefer a more rustic design, which pairs well with spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have one of your family members with mobility issues, you may want to choose the lever or rim lock, which requires less pressure to operate. While aesthetics are traditionally the most important factor in door handle design, other factors are increasingly being considered as well. Accessibility and control of infections have been major considerations in the creation of new handle designs. For instance some handles handle designs can be operated by the arm of a person. Latch The latch that opens your door is prone to wear and tear due to the wear and tear of use. It is easy to change the latch on your door handle. This will result in a big difference in how it opens and closes. Depending on what kind of handle you choose, the latch could be a separate part or an integral part of the knob. In either case, you will follow the same process for removing and replacing. It's simple to remove the old latch, particularly when you have an entry handle that has a “magic” button. Located on the side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is the one you need to press to pop the latch right out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism. If your handle isn't equipped with this button the first step is to remove any cover plates that are positioned over the latch plate. These are usually circular or rectangular and can be removed by using a screwdriver in order to remove them off the handle. Some have slots where you can place your screwdriver, while others just snap off. Then, unscrew the machine screws that secure the latch and the plate to the door handle. It is important to keep these shorter screws with a pointed tip in a safe place in order to reuse them later. Once the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and put it away. You can now begin working on 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 on the inside of the latch is facing the mechanism for latching inside the handle, and that it lines up with the other screw chambers of the door handle. Then, push the exterior latch plate on and secure it with the screws provided. Strike Repair My Windows And Doors of the most frequent reasons for replacing a door handle is because it feels loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually caused by malfunctioning parts of the latching mechanism, such as a striking plate that's either too short or has moved up or downward on the doorjamb over time. This project lets you replace your old strikeplate with a longer one, which can provide greater security for your door and ensure it stays closed. Apply a lipstick or another marking material on the bolt that you are using to determine if it's the strike plate. Close the door and attempt to latch it. If the mark is lower than the strike plate's hole, it means that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole the strikeplate has likely been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb. Depending on your door depending on the door, you might be able to simply install the new strike plate in place over the old one using the screws that come with it. It is possible that you will need to drill holes first and then chisel some wood out to ensure a secure fit. If this is the case make sure you don't cut too much wood or you may ruin the strength of the doorjamb. You can also try installing a new box strike plate, which provides the lock with a stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically it requires two long screws to secure the strike plate to the door frame. You'll have to remove the old strike plate and then drill and chisel the wood to make space for the new one. This rare strike plate is made from solid brass and has a heavy-duty thickness. It's made to be used on antique rim locks. This kit includes wood screws and machine screws so you can choose the right hardware for your needs. Be aware that wood screws have a pointed tip and machine screws have a blunter tip.