How Do You Replace An Exterior Door Handle?
If you need to replace an old worn out exterior door handle, then now is the time. This is an easy project that can be done in a few minutes, provided you have the right tools and a replacement door handle that fits your door. The instructions below are written for more traditional types of door handles found on wood and metal doors. However, they will also work for other types of door handles, such as those found on storm doors and screen doors. You simply need to skip the steps that talk about removing or inserting the latch. Open your door slightly before beginning. Look at the interior side of the door knob for screws. If screws are not visible, pop off the door knob by pressing a flathead screwdriver into the slot on the side of the handle and turning slightly. The door knob should come loose and you can remove it by pulling. Remove the screws with a screwdriver. You should be able to remove both sides of the door handle. Remove the screws from the strike plate on the side of the