Storm Door Glass Panel Loose: How to Secure a Loose Glass Panel in Evanston, IL
You touch the glass panel in your storm door and it wobbles. Or you hear a rattling noise every time the door closes or…
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Storm Door Will Not Latch: How to Fix a Storm Door That Won’t Stay Closed in Skokie, IL
You close the storm door and it doesn’t latch — it either stays slightly open, pops back open from wind, or the latch simply…
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Storm Door Slams Shut: How to Fix a Slamming Storm Door in Beverly, Chicago
You open the storm door and it slams shut with a loud bang before you can walk through. Or you close it gently and…
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Storm Door Closer Not Working: How to Fix or Replace a Storm Door Closer in Hyde Park, Chicago
You close your storm door and it stays open instead of swinging shut. Or it closes so slowly that it takes several seconds, leaving…
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Exterior Door Paint Peeling: How to Strip, Prime and Repaint in Bridgeport, Chicago
You look at your exterior front door and notice the paint is curling, flaking, or peeling away in strips. Underneath the peeling paint, the…
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Door Threshold Trip Hazard: How to Fix a Dangerous Threshold in South Loop, Chicago
You catch your toe on the entry door threshold every time you walk through — or worse, someone in your household has already tripped.…
Read guide Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement: How to Seal Drafts on a Side Entry Door in Loop, Chicago
You feel a draft along the edge of your side entry door, or you notice the weatherstripping is cracked, compressed, or partially missing. Side…
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Basement Exterior Door Leak: How to Stop Water Intrusion in Near North Side, Chicago
After a heavy rain or rapid snow melt, you notice water pooling on the basement floor near the exterior door. The water seeps under…
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Garage Service Door Drafts: How to Seal a Leaky Service Door in Rogers Park, Chicago
You step into the garage and a blast of cold air hits you from the service door. Or you notice the door doesn’t close…
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Door Seal Damaged by Pet: How to Repair Chewed and Scratched Weatherstripping in Uptown, Chicago
You close the front door and your dog decides the weatherstripping looks exactly like a chew toy. Or your cat’s claws have shredded the…
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Bug Gap Around Patio Door: How to Seal Gaps and Keep Insects Out in Edgewater, Chicago
You slide open your patio door and notice a visible gap between the door panel and the frame. Mosquitoes, gnats, and sometimes even spiders…
Read guide Torn Screen Door Screen: How to Repair or Replace Screen Mesh in Ravenswood, Chicago
You reach for the screen door handle and your hand pushes right through a gaping tear in the mesh. Or you notice a small…
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