How Do You Remove Old Door Locks?
When you are ready to remove your old door locks and replace them with a newer look, you will have an easy job to do. With a couple of tools and a few minutes of your time, you can do the job yourself and save yourself some money at the same time. Remove the screws from the doorknob. Locate the screws that are on the door handle. You may have either a lever handle or a plain door knob. Either way, the screws will be located near the perimeter of the base of the knob. Remove the rest of the hardware, if there is any. Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the flat metal piece on the side of your doorknob. If you have a handle set, remove the screws that are on the large plate. Pull the knob, lever or handle away from the door to remove it from the door. Be gentle and do not yank them away or you risk damaging the wood of your door. This will expose the lock mechanism. Remove the old latch by using a Phillip screwdriver to remove the screws from the door locks. When the screws are removed,
