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Structure

Many elements of structure make up the home, including doors, floors, walls, roofs, foundations and windows. This handy guide helps explain all these elements and more.

Door maintenance

Door maintenance

Doors generally aren't all that complicated - and fixing them isn't that hard. A little attention when and where it's needed will usually keep...
Door regulations

Door regulations

In most cases you'll have plenty of freedom to choose and arrange doors - but in some circumstances - particularly if your house is...
Energy efficiency and doors

Energy efficiency and doors

How much heat your doors retain and how much cold they let in through gaps will determine how energy efficient they are. Find out...

Types of door locks

Door lock technologies have evolved a lot in recent years. Find out what sorts are available, how they operate, and how the different types...

Door handle types

The type of handle on a door can make a significant difference to how the door can be used. Find out more about the...

Special doors

Trapdoors, dog doors, fire doors, self-closing and soft-closing doors, and acoustic doors, to name a few. Learn about 'special' doors and the reasons they're...

Types of door materials

The materials your door is made of will affect both how they look, and how they perform in terms of climate control and security....

Types of doors

From basic hinged doors to bifold doors, French doors, sliding doors, stable doors, trapdoors and more - learn about the many different types of...
Door types and materials

Door types and materials

There are thousands of different types of door and material combinations, no matter whether standard or custom doors are required. Take a look to...

How to clean a lock

Stubborn lock? Key getting stuck in the keyhole? Locks can get dirty or rusted, especially if they're not used for some time. Find out...
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