Home Care
How Often Should Exterior Door Weatherstripping Be Replaced?
How often should exterior door weatherstripping be replaced? Learn the signs of worn seals, how to inspect them, and when replacement makes sense.
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Why Does My Door Weatherstripping Keep Coming Loose?
Door weatherstripping keeps peeling or popping out? Learn the common causes, how to fix each type, and when the door itself needs adjustment.
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Why Does My Front Door Lock Stick in Hot Weather?
A front door lock that sticks in hot weather is often caused by humidity, door swelling, loose hinges, or shifting latch and deadbolt alignment.
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Why Does My Door Swing Closed by Itself?
A door that closes by itself is usually out of plumb or affected by loose hinges. Learn how to identify the cause and choose…
Home Care
Why Does My Front Door Rattle When It Is Windy?
A front door that rattles in the wind usually has excess movement at the latch, weatherstripping, hinges, or threshold. Here is what to check.
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Why Does My Entryway Smell Damp?
A damp-smelling entryway often points to wet shoes, trapped humidity, condensation, a hidden leak, or moisture in rugs, walls, or flooring.
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Why Is There a Gap at the Top of My Front Door?
A gap above your front door can come from worn weatherstripping, loose hinges, door sag, or frame alignment. Learn what to check and fix.
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Why Does My Front Door Stick Only in Summer?
A front door that sticks only in summer is often reacting to humidity. Learn how to pinpoint the cause, make sensible fixes, and spot…
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Should You Remove Shoes at the Door for Better Indoor Air Quality?
Removing shoes at the door can reduce tracked-in dust and contaminants. Here is what it can - and cannot - do for indoor air…
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Why Does My Deadbolt Become Hard to Turn?
A hard-to-turn deadbolt usually points to door alignment, a tight strike plate, loose hardware, dirt, or wear. Learn how to find the cause.
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Why Does My Exterior Door Leak Air Around the Edges?
Find out why an exterior door leaks air around the edges, how to pinpoint the gap, and which weatherstripping or adjustments may fix it.
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Why Does My Screen Door Slam Shut?
A screen door may slam because of a fast closer, poor alignment, worn hardware, excess spring tension, or changes in wind and temperature.