DIY Secure your door and align strike plate/door knob. TIPS! 

Wow! Made me wince when you drilled those holes!! Glad you have another thumb 😳😱

Great example on how to fix exterior door jam

Another great video. You have become my go to channel for home improvements. Just finished my kitchen cabinets with your method. Awesome outcome. Keep the videos coming.

very generous of you, mr. paul. thank you for this, and for being a fireman too.

Thanks for a great video! I am replacing a new entry door and need to drill new holes for the strike plate and deadbolt. This really helps.

I need to realign my locks and had no clue how to do it. Love this and now I know I can do mine! Thank you SO much! 🤗

Great tips! It would be hard to watch one of your videos without learning something both useful and important that we could use that same day, no matter how much experience some of us, as viewers, think we have in the home DIY area. Thanks for taking to time to organize and present these videos, and for sharing your knowledge of the tools and products that you have found to be effective in getting the job done.

This guy know what it means to explain and teach! He's very good.

Paul, Always enjoy your detailed user friendly instructional videos. I've been renovating houses for years and what you provide your viewers is awesome. Often I learn a tip or two that is helpful watching your videos which is always appreciated. Keep up the great work!

Thank you for your great, easy-to-understand, home improvement project videos. I am installing a narrower, replacement exterior man door in my garage (from 36" to 32" in width, to accommodate new sensors). As a retired 60+ woman with no prior carpentry experience, this job has been challenging, but fun and gratifying, as well.

GREAT solution for a BUNCH of issues! Thanks Paul!

Thank you for your excellent tutorial, Great tips.

Mannnnnnnnn.. I've come up with a few ways to align these things over time. But this is by far the best. Thanks.

Paul I love the videos. Keep it going. I learn something new all the time. On a side note, I was a locksmith for 14 years. The reason the keys get sticky is generally the brass pins inside get flat spots on them. Take the locks to a reputable shop and let them refresh the locks to still fit the existing keys. Fresh pins will make them work like new (providing the keyway isn’t worn out) and homeowner can still carry their same keys. Thanks again buddy.

Video made my job a whole lot easier thank you.

You made my project easier. Thank you.

That's a great video Paul very useful trick never thought about it thanks man

I love your quick, simple videos! I hate all the “glamour” video posts people do lol.... Subscribed!

Another excellent vid - great tips & instruction - all blessings to you & yours - be safe & be well !!!

Nice tip with the caulk. I never thought of that.

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for the informative video

I bought a reinforced strike plate that covers both doorknobs plates along with super long screws. Just in case someone trys to kick in the door. It probably won't stop them, but i hope it will give me enough time to get to the tools that will.

This is so useful.. I couldn't figure it out till this video! thanks man!

Right on time Paul! Another great video.

Always relevant and in depth. thank you!

Thanks, Paul. Great info!

Great video Paul! Thanks for the tips.

nice tip regarding the caulk 👍

Ask didn’t know you could buy new weatherstrip. Thank you again! 🤗

"caulk or toothpaste"....you sir are a genius, thank you for your expertise, experience and generosity!

Fantastic! I have no thumb but my door closes great!

You’re to the point, easy to follow.

Neat and clear!

EVERYBODY: Paul! Paul! Paul! Paul! Thanks for another awesome video!

Great job

Great video, Paul! Thank you :) I was never taught any of this stuff growing up as a boy, so it's really nice to be able to learn it now.

I'm not sure if anybody mentioned it before, but you can use the multitool instead of the chisel. I tried it myself, for the same purpose and it was much faster than chiseling. Make sure to cut the edges first than use the multi tool, to cut out the wood and clean the surface. I used different blade, which had smoother cutting edge, but I was really impressed with the "quality" of the job.

Paul, Great information as usual!

Nice work. I like quality work. Shows.. awesome

Great video my good man

Good job. Very easy to understand.

Great job, can't wait to check out the shop

Thanks for the great information!!

Great tips! Needed that for the last door I replaced. Lol. Next time!

I like the caulk idea. I've heard of red lipstick.( But try explaining the lipstick in your tool bag to your significant other)

Great trick Paul!

Awesome thanks

Yep another nice video Paul

Supper silver gold n diamond idea for me .thanks n God bless you.Aameen.

Another great video brother. Thanx

Great tips...👍👍👍

Thanks Paul.

Great job !!!

Great tips. I'll try caulk for the next door. Toothpaste always was the go to before.

Thanks champ.

Thanks for the tips. I have always used a pencil and scribbled on the strikes for my marks since I always have a carpenters pencil on me.

Brilliant. I would have used lasers and sophisticated targeting scopes or some crap like that. Thanks for the useful tip!

I put graphite on the key as well. That provides further lubrication to the inside of the lock.

Nice keeping it inexpensive without fancy tools

That oscillator is a great idea, i have always only used a chisel

Helpful. I

Hi Paul, love your video, great tips. Maybe you can give me some advice, I have a storm door that will not open fully, maybe 40%. What can i do so that it will open further. Thanks from one firefighter to another. Grant

Thanks Paul. Do you have a video on strike plate adjustment or repair?

Hey paul you have great videos where are you located?

I love the torque screws... Phillips head screws should be illegal.....

The oscillating tools makes yet another appearance! I think I need an early Christmas present; I'm getting jealous now that I don't have one yet. :-) And you like graphite better than using an oil-based lubricant for those locks?

Hi, Paul. Thanks for another great video.. I wanted to point out that you are really good at capturing the right video shots that perfectly show every necessary step. This is a great attention to detail. So you're a fireman, handyman, and a great videographer. Thanks for sharing!

One tip. People can use graphite or they can use a spray oil (WD40, TriFlow, etc) but do NOT use both or you get a "muddy" mess. So if you do decide to use a spray oil, be sure the lock does not already have powdered graphite in it already. Always best to use graphite if you do not know. Graphite is also best in areas with high dust levels (dustbowl or desert locations).

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Nice Paul! Why not just use WD-40 instead of graphite ?

Chalk out your chalk line ..blue works best...

Good video however yoy shoyld have touched on setting the strikeplate depth to assure a good seal and not allowing the safety latch pin to not enter the strikeplate hole...

1:15 you may think you’re as experienced as this guy. Just don’t do it. Use a screw driver or something to hold the weather strip back. Edit: a strike plate on that door would be pointless unless you had 3M protective film. Even though I’d personally prefer a solid door.

How do u know the center of hole. Also u drilled in angle

What is that tool that you are using at the 2:25 mark?

painters tape and a marker is even easier

Good tips brother, but you should of used a 1” spade bit, for the deadbolt. Throw away that graphite and use triflow, never use Kwikset use Schlage. You also don’t have to add those screws on the frame because it doesn’t do anything for the security of the door. If some one tried to kick the door in those screws wouldn’t do anything. Now the strike plate is what you want to beef up. Get yourself a security plate where it needs 4 screws. Two 1”-1/2 and two 3” screws. You can get those strike plates from any hardware store.

Who painted the doorknob?

Are you using deck screws?

Dude, just use a palm router. It would be faster and easier than that Rockwell multi-tool and it will give a much more even and neater depth.

holy crap you almost drilled your finger off!

use silicone spray instead no black on clothing

What do you think about all these "high security" deadbolts claiming Grade1 or "the best security", when a single blank key and a bumping opens the lock within seconds? Schlage, Kwikset, all have zero security in their 5pin design. So you really have a very solid wind stopper, but zero security.

I’m a retired firefighter I don’t think people realize how easy it is to kick in the front door easiest way to make entry

Good job, but be careful when drilling next to your fingers.

For those who have conflicting opinions on Graphite. I have been using it on my locks for years and it has always worked for me. I use it on basic residential locks and usually change them out every few years due to tarnishing from weather, not due to lock failure. The only real drawback I see is the fact that it should not be used after an oil base lubricant because the powder may harden. I personally like dry lubricants for locks but if you need to free your lock you can spray wd40 and free it up, just do not use graphite once you use an oily lube for they DON'T mix well. Dry Teflon is another option that works and I will add a link in the description box. Here is a link that will help anyone with questions, this guy does a great job of testing different products and I recommend this video to anyone who want to learn more. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zZaPWGo8TbE.html Thanks! Paul

Great work on the door but man she should've paid you to replace that old ass door & latch 😂

That dead bolt really needs to be changed. It looked like you were using the key inside to lock and unlock it.

Nice job but why reinforce the strike plate when someone could just break the glass.

The deadbolt must be old

If I'm a thief, and I see a locked glass door. I'm scoping out the place, learning the coming and going habits of the inhabitants, and whether or not they have a security system, and when they're gone I'm smashing the glass with a blunt object, reaching through and unlocking the door. If I'm a psycho that doesn't care and is breaking in to do harm, same thing! Your best bet, to be safe, spend the money, install a solid door, and then reinforce it. Sorry, but it doesn't matter what you do to reinforce your door if it's made of glass, if a bad guy wants in, he's in. great video though, good tip installing the longer screws!

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That door jam looks cracked, weak point if the door gets kicked in

Man, glass cutter or push that glass in, just saying Paul.

Seems like that key needs a few hits from a wire brush

If you make a mistake just bring your thumb to A&E

It is a shame that the doors of a new house can be kicked in so easily. Just soft pine with short screws

Good stuff as always Paul, but kinda distracted by all that horendous brickwork.

I think you skimmed over how to position the strike plates just so the door compresses the whetherstripping just write. It's very important to prevent leak. Also, they need to be such that after the latch engages the deadbolt moves freely and not catch the side of its whole. Devil is in the details - they can break you. Imagine one puts screws in a strike plate and now sees he needs move it by 1/8" - what to do? Big problem he has, unless he wants to run away and live a hack for the rest of his life.

Graphite is not the best thing for door locks I am a locksmith that is actually one of the worst things you can use,use a dry silicone