Category Archives: ‘How To’ Guides

Guest Pests – How to Prevent and Treat Woodworm Then Hide The Evidence

Purchasing products from reputable sources (such as UK Oak Doors) using good wood and reliable treatments is the best preventative action to the introduction of wood pests into the home. But whether by flying insects or the introduction of new … Continue reading

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How to Make a Mitre Box

A mitre box is an important woodworking tool which can be used to help you put accurate angled cuts into wood.  Mitre boxes are quite simple to make, and you can put one together out of scrap wood quite easily.

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How to Use a Plumb Line

The plumb line is one of the simplest tools in the average homeowner’s toolbox, but it is also one of the most versatile.  You should use a plumb line whenever you need to make a straight, vertical line – whether … Continue reading

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Top Five Things To Consider When Buying a New External Door

Oxbow External Oak Door Did you know that your front door is one of the most important aspects of your home? Aside from the actual selection of the home in the first instance there are very few additions or modifications … Continue reading

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How To Build An Internal Doorway – Fitting Door Linings

This is the second part in the series on how to build an internal doorway. The first part was concerned with the creation of a doorway in a plasterboard wall where one currently does not exist. This second part follows … Continue reading

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How To Build An Internal Doorway – Creating the Doorway in a Stud Wall

We are often asked how to build an internal doorway which is quite an open question as there are two very different circumstances people may actually be asking about. One scenario may be that the home owner is replacing the … Continue reading

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How To Fit A Mortise Lock

Some doors come with locks already fitted but most quality doors will not, hence allowing the owner to choose what type of lock and latch they are going to use. Fitting a Mortise Lock into a door requires a slightly … Continue reading

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Hanging A Door Using T Hinges: A How-To Guide

T-hinges are as much a part of the style of a country cottage doorway as the door they hold up. Unlike its more common cousins that are usually hidden from view, the t-hinge sits proudly exposed on top of the … Continue reading

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Top Five Things to Consider When Choosing Interior Doors

Professional interior designers have always placed the correct choice of interior doors high on the list of importance when considering where to get the most ‘bang for your buck’ on a redecoration or remodelling project. This is a fundamental cornerstone … Continue reading

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A Guide to the Specification of Different Door Hinges

Door Hinges: The In’s and Out’s Of Your Homes Out’s & In’s There are aspects of home renovation that are exciting and rewarding, after all you are deciding on the surroundings you and your family will be living in for … Continue reading

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