Install a new custom fit hollow core door for your house.
Fitting a lock to a hollow door.
How to fit a door.
Fit the wedge into the bottom of the door as close to the wall as possible.
Shake the door a bit to make sure it is secure.
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Mortice latch or tubular door latch showing the latch casing the catch and door handle spindle insert.
Purchase a door stop or professional grade door wedge from a local hardware store or from an online retailer.
In a hollow door the outer framework of the door is solid and will hold the fixing screws no problem.
Nonetheless doing it incorrectly can result in uneven gaps in the spaces around the.
When the door needs to be opened a door handle or sometimes a knob is turned which in turn is attached to the latch via a door bar or door spindle that runs through the latch.
Replacing a door in your home such as a cheap hollow core door is a fairly simple process with the right tools and a little know how.