Lately the backdoor to my house has been really hard to open/close it. Sometimes we spray Pam (cooking oil) on it and it helps for a few days...but then back again. And lately it seems like there's sonething at the bottom which makes it even harder to close..and it jerks everytime we try to open/close it.
And also we just noticed that the bottom lock doesn't work, but the top does.
Is the lock not working a result from the problems we've been having with the door?
And is there any way we can fix it or do we have to get nother one?!
Thanks!
2006-10-06 14:54:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It sounds as though the house has settled and the door frame is no longer square. Find someone who is handy with tools , have them remove the interior and exterior trim boards. The nails going through the door frame into the wall opening must be cut with a saw and the door frame then resquared in the opening, the trim replaced and caulked. The job is not that difficult and should take less than an hour.
2006-10-06 14:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by ©2009 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First, use a strong "grease relief" cleaner to get rid of the cooking spray you used. Let it dry. Try some WD-40 in the spray can, sold in most all hardware stores and even some supermarkets. A few applications may take care of it. Could be due to weather changes if it hasn't happened before. If that doesn't work, see if you may need to replace the weather stripping.
2006-10-06 15:07:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Moisture seeps into doors and makes them expand this time of year. Remove the door and cut 1/2" off of the bottom. Put flexible stripping on the bottom to stop the draft.
Your lock probably won't work until the spring time unless you relocate it on the door which can be messy.
2006-10-06 16:22:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't have to hire me, but I can help. your door may actually move due to moisture or weather change, or physical movement of the house or (and) door. Look at the space between the door and frame. It will probably be touching near the bottom. Loosen the top hinge and place something under it and re-tighten it. something, a washer, a penny, a dime, etc.
2006-10-06 15:05:42 · answer #4 · answered by T C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to get a new door .Doors that are real old or that has been close to hard at times will do that They just wear out..like other things ..
2006-10-06 15:00:00 · answer #5 · answered by SkyLyn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like it just needs planing off, if you have a wood plane use it to skim off the bit of door that's sticking or get a chippy to do it for a few quid/bucks.
You don't need a new door!
2006-10-06 15:01:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you could buy this spray i think is called wi-84 someting like that is a blue bottle with a red cap and i know its 84 someting...
2006-10-06 14:57:05 · answer #7 · answered by mickey 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you too! My mom told me that it's something that happened every year for a little while. (which didn't make since). If you can afford it hire someone to find out.
2006-10-06 14:57:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋