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Hi, I got my internal porch door which I 'm unable to find the key anymore. The door is already unlocked but the cylinder won't come out as usually the pin inside keeps it stuck. On youtube, a guy snaps it on both sides but to be honest I'm worried to apply a lot of force as I will be damaging...

Hi, So I just got a new lock installed, and for some reason when the thumb turn is turned all the way to the unlock position, the deadbolt goes in and then comes out again by about half a centimetre causing the door to lock again. It's then almost impossible to move save for a bit of wiggling...

I am looking to change the cylinder locks on my French doors. The door on the right is easy to do, with removing the screw from inside. However on the left door, this is not accessible as easily. IMG_20191201_154426 by Phoebian posted 2 Dec 2019 at 8:00 AM From what I can see, this plastic...

I've built a 6ft double gate for my drive, it's fully clad (pic below, still needs paint). I need to find a suitable catch/latch/lock. ideally I want a self engaging catch/latch to hold the gate shut, with the option to lock/unlock from both the "outside" and "inside". One issue is the...

Does anyone know of a lock like the one linked below, except that has both sides of the lock connected together for use in a office with a glass to glass sliding door? One side being a key and the other side being a thumb turn...

Hi, I moved into a new flat that I'm renting recently and there is a window lock/latch on one of the sliding windows. I just wanted to know if anyone knew what it's called because I want one for the other sliding window as it'll help me lock them while I have the outer window open. I've...

Hi, I'm thinking of buying a Yale No 1 Night Latch - used them for years, Brotish Kitemarked, and they look and feel pretty damn solid to me. I see that Banham are quite popular but also very expensive. Avocet are also premium keys. And Im sure theres lots more. My question is, is the Yale #1...

I have a conservatory with French doors but the slave door cannot be opened because the Concealed Operating Lever to open the slave door is broken / missing. I have tried locksmiths and windows repairers but they do not know what the part is in order to replace it. The conservatory was...

Hello, 1 of our windows won't lock anymore,the key turns halfway but you can still press the button in to open the window. Is this fixable or is it a case of buying a new handle & lock?

Hi, I’ve changed normal Euro cylinders in the past without a hitch. We’ve a just moved into a new home and I’d like to change the locks out of good practice, however, these locks seem to be different to what I’m used to. Im guessing they’re just normal Euro cylinders but that I’m missing...

Yet another post on uPVC doors I know... There are three roller cans on my back door — bottom, middle and top. The top and middle pull the door into the frame tightly and there is a good seal. Unfortunately there is a gap at the bottom and I can quite easily push or pull (from outside) the...

Hi All Wondering if anyone has a nifty solution for the above. It's the only entry point to the back garden. Two situations I want to cover: 1) convenience - it's the main exit route from house to car with armfuls of babies and supplies, a thumb turn would be fine but don't want to fart about...

Hi my parents have gone away and I've noticed there patio door doesn't lock.My sister's staying in the house and is naturally a little scared. I'm not sure now if the lever locks when it's down or supposed to lock when the levers up. We slide the door shut the key will turn ok but doesn't seem...

Hello, While using my Hotpoint Aquarius WMA40 it made a bang and stopped working. The drum was full of water. I have drained it and checked all the waste pipes for blocks and changed the fuse. It will now switch on but won't go past the "door locked" stage. Door locked light flashes and as a...

Hello The lock latch in the attached picture is broken and I need to replace it. I'm looking for this exact item because as you can see it has been carved into the side of the door. Measurements: Length: 6cm Width narrow side: 1cm Width wide side: 1.5cm For whatever reason struggling to find...

I have a VW Gold GTI 2.0 (Year 2000) and the back door is locked fast on both the inside and outside? This drivers side rear door just now does not seem to want to open? I need this to open in order to pass my MOT as its a good car (if a little older but everything else is fine).. I try and...

I'm hoping someone can help me with this. There must be a way to do it... I came home from holiday and couldn't open the front door (upvc multipoint lock). The key turns to a point, and then jams. My first thought was that someone try to snap it (it's an anti-snap pin), so I removed the handle...

Hello I need to replace the lock latch in the pictures attached but strugggling to find it online. Anyone can help? Thanks

What it says- refurbing the bathroom which is tiny so sliding door is the only option (apart from a bifold, which would have similar issues) I need some means of securing the door that ideally can be released from outside (with a screwdriver or other tool in case of emergency), that doesn't...

Hello DIY experts! The upper catch on my front door appears to have fallen off sometime recently. I've attached two photographs, one of the bottom catch which is still in place and one showing the area of the missing catch at the top of the door. The door is multi-point, so there are also hooks...