Door Handles, Letterboxes & Hinges guides
- Best Letterbox for uPVC Doors: How to Choose the Right One
Choosing the right letterbox for a uPVC door can improve security, reduce draughts, and refresh your front door. This guide explains letterbox...
- How to Choose the Right uPVC Door Handle
Replacing a uPVC door handle isn’t just about style — it’s about getting the right fit and function. In this guide, learn...
- uPVC Door Handle Colours and Finishes: Which One Matches Your Door?
Choosing the right uPVC door handle finish is about more than looks — it’s about matching your door colour for a clean,...
- How to Fix a Loose or Dropping uPVC Door Handle
A uPVC door handle that droops or feels loose can stop your door locking properly. This guide explains how to tell whether...
- How to Fit Door Handles on a Hollow Core Door (UK Guide)
How to fit internal door handles and a tubular latch on a UK hollow-core door: find the lock block, mark the height...
- Can You Replace Hinges on a uPVC Door? (Yes: Here's How)
Yes, you can replace uPVC door hinges yourself. How to tell if they need replacing or just adjusting, how to identify butt,...
- How to Choose Interior Door Handles That Match Your Home Style
Choosing the right interior door handles can completely transform your home’s look and feel. From modern matte black levers to timeless brass...
- How to Measure a Letterbox: 10 or 12 Inch? (UK Size Guide)
Most uPVC and composite door letterboxes are 10 or 12 inch. Measure the outside plate (about 265mm or 305mm) and the door...
- Where To Place Your House Door Numbers
House door numbers aren’t just decorative — they play a key role in helping visitors, deliveries, and emergency services find your home...
- Internal Door Lock Types
Internal door locks are designed to balance privacy, safety, and convenience inside the home. From simple passage sets with no locking function...
- Door Knockers for uPVC Doors: Style, Security & The Avocet Affinity Advantage
Door knockers aren’t just for traditional wooden doors — with the right fitting method, they can be installed on uPVC doors too....
- Split Spindle vs Single Spindle: How to Tell Which Your uPVC Door Has
With a single spindle, either handle opens the door. With a split spindle, the outside handle lifts to lock but won't open...