The previous tenant installed a deadbolt, a chain lock, a peephole, and who knows what else. When they moved out, they took the hardware but left the holes — multiple holes of different sizes scattered across the door edge and face. Now you’re looking at a door that’s riddled with empty holes where locks and […]
You replaced the broken doorknob on the bedroom door, but now it looks completely different from the knobs on every other door in the apartment. The finish is wrong, the style doesn’t match, and the backset might even be a different size. Mismatched door hardware is a common problem after DIY repairs or previous tenant […]
You’re getting ready to list your Edgewater home, and as you walk through each room, you notice the doors tell a story of years of use. Scuff marks at the bottom, faded paint near the handles, chip marks from years of opening and closing, and touch-up patches that don’t quite match. Doors are one of […]
You’ve decided to list your Ravenswood condo, and during the pre-listing walkthrough, you notice the door trim throughout the unit is in rough shape. Nails are popped, pieces are loose, the caulk is cracked and missing, and the paint is chipped and peeling. Damaged door trim is one of the first things buyers and inspectors […]
You try to close the bathroom door and it won’t shut — the bottom corner is caught against the frame, and when you force it, the paint cracks and the door groans. The humidity from daily showers has swollen the wood, and now the door that used to close smoothly is stuck open. With your […]
There’s a hole in your bedroom door. Maybe it’s from a doorknob that was yanked off, a coat rack that pulled out, a misplaced elbow, or a pet that found the perfect spot to chew. Whatever caused it, the hole is there, it’s visible, and your Wicker Park apartment inspection is coming up. That hole […]
You reach for the closet door to grab a hanger and it doesn’t slide — it wobbles, tilts, and falls completely off the top track. The door hangs crookedly from one side, scraping the floor and the opposite door panel. If your Bucktown apartment inspection is scheduled for next week, an off-track closet door is […]
You walk into the hallway and notice it immediately — the bottom of the door frame is shredded. Your dog found the perfect chew toy: the wooden door jamb where it meets the floor. The paint is gone, the wood is splintered, and in some spots you can see the rough interior of the frame. […]
Your cat’s favorite pastime is sharpening its claws on the bedroom door. Your dog leans against the entry door every time it wants to go out, leaving deep gouges in the paint and wood. If you’re getting ready to move out of your Jefferson Park apartment, those pet scratches on the door are not considered […]
You open the bedroom door and see it — another round hole right at eye level, where a hook used to hang a coat, a bag, or a decorative wreath. Maybe it’s just one hole. Maybe it’s six. If you’re preparing to move out of your Portage Park apartment, those nail holes in the door […]
Door repair before move-out inspection in Albany Park, Chicago? Learn how to fix hinges, knobs, scratches, holes and closet doors before your lease ends.
Temporary door security after damage in Logan Square, Chicago? Learn how to emergency patch and stabilize a damaged door until permanent repair.