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Replacing a Deadbolt Lock Learn how to replace a deadbolt lock. From "Home Made Easy" episode DHME-141

Guest Allegra Bennett, editor of Renovating Woman magazine, joins host Stephanie Lydecker to explain how to replace a deadbolt lock.

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Guest Allegra Bennett demonstrates how to replace a deadbolt lock and shares information on the different types of deadbolt locks on the market.

Materials:

single cylinder deadbolt kit (all screws included)
screwdrivers (have flat tip and Phillips on hand)
electric drill

What Makes a Deadbolt Different From a Regular Lock?

The primary feature is the longer cylinder or tongue that fits into the strike plate, which makes it difficult to just slip a slim device like a credit card between the lock and frame and push the tongue back.

There are three popular types of deadbolt locks:

1. Single cylinder—The single cylinder is highly recommended. It has a turning knob on the interior side of the door. That's the best kind to install for a home or apartment because you can enable the lock from inside without needing a key.

2. Double cylinder—The double cylinder has no interior knob to turn. It operates with a key from outside and inside.

3. Keyless electronic deadbolt—The keyless deadbolt is getting really popular. All you have to remember is the access code and you can change the code as often as you like.

1. The first step is to insert the dead bolt latch into the edge of the door. Many deadbolts have an adjustable backset feature that adjusts to the space inside the door. Then just grasp the body and twist the face plate to lock it in.

2. Screw in the two flat head set screws to secure the faceplate.

3. On the outside of the door, line up and extend deadbolt components using flathead screwdriver to go into the lock hole in the door. Keeping the tailpiece vertical, insert the cylinder through collar and screw the guide into deadbolt. The arrow on the screw guide must be on the outside and pointing up. Hold in place.

4. On the inside of the door place the turn-piece mounting plate into the lock hole. Attach cylinder using two pan head machine screws. Insert screws through the mounting plate, deadbolt screw guide, and collar into the cylinder.

5. Tighten all the screws.

GUESTS :

Allegra Bennett
Editor, Renovating Woman magazine

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Website: www.renovatingwoman.com