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How to Replace Door Handles Door handles are a crucial part of your home's decor. A new handle can bring your home's decor modern. Over time the knobs on your door may become stiff, or even break. These are indications that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help choose the best door handle replacement for your home. Door Knobs Door handles can enhance the appearance of your home while also making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a range of colors, finishes, and styles to match your decor. If yours is beginning to begin to show signs of wear or just need an upgrade, replacing them is relatively simple and can be completed in just a few steps. You'll need to find the spindle, or shaft through which the knob is connected to the door. Some knobs have a tiny opening that you can access with a screwdriver for removal of the set screws that secure the handle. Others have a thin slot or hole where can be used with a flathead screwdriver to press on a spring-activated pin called a detent. When you press the pin, the latch mechanism releases and lets you pull or push the knob. After you have ahold of the shaft or spindle, remove the old door knob and replace it with the new one. Make sure it is aligned correctly and ensure that the latch is working properly before tightening the set screws. After replacing the knob, put the rod that is attached to the latch over the door's hole. Interlock it with the rod system on the second knob. Make sure the holes are in alignment, then tighten the screws for the latch plate. Some people prefer a smooth or brushed metal finish for their door hardware, giving their home a modern and sleek appearance. This will match the furniture they have. Some prefer a rustic design that works well with farmhouse-style rooms. If you have a member of your family with mobility issues, you might want to choose the lever or rim lock that require less pressure to operate. Other aspects are being considered more and more for the design of door handles . Infection control and accessibility are the main issues that have led to the creation of new and innovative designs for handles including ones which can be operated by the forearms of a person. Latch The latch that keeps your door handle open can wear out from the wear and tear of use. The replacement of the latch to fit an entirely new handle can be an easy DIY project and will make a huge difference in how your door opens and closes. Depending on the type of handle you are using the latch can be a separate piece or an integral part of the knob. In any case, you'll follow the same steps for removing and replacing. It's simple to remove the old latch, especially if you have a door handle with a “magic” button. This little pressure-slot, located on the side knob is what you will have to press to pull the latch out of the handle. If your handle isn't equipped with this button, the first step is to take off any cover plates that rest over the latch plate. These are usually rectangular or circular and can be removed with a screwdriver. Some have a small slot in them that you can put your screwdriver through, while others snap off. Then, loosen the machine screws that secure the plate's inner and latch to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp point and you'll have to store them in a safe place to reuse them in later steps. After the screws are removed, you can take the latch plate and mechanism from the hole and put it aside. Then you can begin to install the new latch. Install the latch plate into the door hole and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin on the interior of the latch faces the latching mechanism inside the handle and is aligned with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then, push the exterior latch plate onto the handle and secure it with the screws provided. Strike Plate It is typical to replace a door handle when it is loose or does not lock properly. This is often due to malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, for example the strike plate being too small or shifted upwards or downwards on the doorjamb as time passes. This easy project allows you to replace your existing strike plate with a longer, new one that will give you better security and will keep your door shut. To check if the problem is due to the strike plate, apply some lipstick or similar marking material on the latch bolt. Close the door and try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole, it means that the door won't latch due to the fact that the strike plate is too small. If the mark is above or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate is likely to have been moved upwards or downwards on the doorjamb. Depending on your door, you may be able to attach the new strike plate into the existing one, using the screws included with it. You may need to drill holes first, and then chisel the wood to ensure a perfect fit. If this is the situation make sure you don't chisel out too much wood or you'll damage the strength of the doorjamb. You can also consider installing a new box strike plate, which gives the lock a much stronger hold on the door and requires more force to open it. Typically it requires two long screws that secure the strike plate to the door frame. You'll need remove the old strike plate, then drill and chisel the wood to create space for the new one. This rare strike plate is made of solid brass and comes with a thick, heavy-duty. It's designed to be used on antique rim locks. It comes with machine screws and wood screws, so you'll have the correct hardware for your job. Make sure to note that wood screws have a pointy edge, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.