MARCH 5

There are many different possible reasons for a door or lock to malfunction. Most of the time it can be fixed by making some simple adjustments or tightening a screw or two. The problem then is just knowing what to look for in order to diagnose the actual problem or problems causing the malfunction. Then again, the issue may not be a malfunction at all. Maybe you have lived in your home a very long time and have decided to give the place a facelift. Changing the hardware on the doors in your home can be an inexpensive way to upgrade the look and feel of any space. Maybe you just moved into your new home and want to make security a priority, you have recently had a roommate move out, or maybe you had a set of keys lost or stolen and want to change the locks. How do you know what the best option is for you?

If you, your spouse, or someone you know is handy you may be able to accomplish some of these small adjustments by yourself or with a little help. However, If it is getting the locks changed that you need, there may be more to consider. For instance, what is the value of your current hardware? Is the hardware badly blemished, broken, or misshapen? Does the current hardware meet your desired security level? If you want to change the look, the security, or the current hardware is cheap or broken, you may want to replace them entirely. Chances are if you have some knowledge, a few tools, and a little help you may be able to handle these changes on your own.

Changing the hardware on the doors in your home can be an inexpensive way to upgrade the look and feel of any space.

If your goal is to change the level of security provided by your lock hardware, your current lock hardware is already high security, or maybe you currently have designer hardware that would be expensive to replace, a professional might have less expensive options to accommodate your needs. This is something you might want to get some help with and may be very well worth the small price you pay to have a professional help you. Otherwise it could turn out to take much more time and money than originally planned for in the budget. Parts may not want to go back together correctly or even worse small parts can sometimes get lost very easily. If this sounds like your luck or simply something you would like to avoid spending your time trying to figure out, it might be time to call a pro!