You are you good at teaching…. You didn’t skip any details and you named every step you did. This gave me a lot of confidence so when I go to Homedepot I know the name of the items I need to buy!❤

How do we get hold of the Author / Handywoman to thank her? This video is much more thorough than big name brands - all the way to chiselling for the strike plate. This video has literally helped me as a reference time & again for YEARS!! :) THANKS!!

We ended up exchanging this model for the slimmer version kzread.infoUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU because it was too wide for the only door trim area that made sense to mount it on. However, we should have just noted the dimensions prior to purchasing. Otherwise, we love the doorbell. It works perfectly, and the video is very clear, even at night.

Leah, you are a natural Teacher. This video is excellent.

It's a real pleasure to see a skilled person who is also a clear communicator. Thank you so much.

Thanks, Leah! As always, you offered a trick that few mention - install the strike plate and score the perimeter with a blade, rather than just mark with a pencil. Newbies with a chisel thank you!

great video!! the only thing wrong here is using a drill to tighten the deadbolt screws. Always use a screw driver and only tighten till snug, never over tighten them! If the screws are too tight, your thumb turn will be tight and will be stiff when trying to lock or unlock the deadbolt. This is because if the screws are too tight, it binds the lock causing it to seize up- I am a locksmith

good to see that Zillow recognizes your talent and got you in their channel! all DIYers should follow her on her channel.

Ms. Leah, you are wonderful!! My wife and I are newlyweds and we want to secure our home better. I have bought new deadbolt locks for all of our doors. I am, pretty much, a do-it-yourself kind of a guy and your videos help me tremendously to do that!! 😊. Thank you for your guidance and informational videos!! God bless you!!! 😁

This was a very informative and uncomplicated tutorial. Leah is quite the instructor. Keep her on the case, i like her style !!

I absolutely love you! With your guidance, I can do ANYTHING! I humbly appreciate you sharing your knowledge! So precise and easy to follow! Now I need to know to to replace my bathroom sink and that level thing for my shower!

Great video! I will add, that it is a good idea to use longer screws for the jamb plate. Makes it much harder to kick the door in.

Leah, as always, you explained it perfectly. I had no idea about how to do this before today. Now, I am reasonably certain I will be able to do it. Thank you!

Your video gives me the confidence to do it on my own. Thank

@sixtythreechevy

4 жыл бұрын

welc

Another excellent video. I'm going to do two that are "keyed" on both sides of the cylinder because there is glass in the door that a thief could break, turn the thumb knob to gain easy entry. As for the striker plate cover I always use the longest screws I have to anchor it several inches into and past the trim for more security. Just watch pout for any electrical that might be in that area. Thanks!!!!!!!

Very well described, and very easy to follow! One thing I would have added, however, is that there are 2 types of deadbolt, and this one was a single cylinder. Of course, one that can be locked from either side of the door with a key would be a 2 cylinder or double cylinder deadbolt.

@brycecupp9660

4 жыл бұрын

I would use the double cylinder simply because the glass in the door can be easily broken out

Very helpful! Thanks! And THANK you for saying "lies flush" instead of the incorrect "lays." That matters to a few of us still.

Love Leah. I forward her videos to my husband all of the time. And, he always thanks me.

Great tutorial - only thing missing is at 4:12 there’s no mention as to what bit is used. It appears as if you go in an inch. But how wide of a bit makes the hole?

Well done, Leah. You make everything look easy.

Thank you Leah! I installed 2 deadbolts today and had a heck of a time getting the hole for the latch to line up. I made quite a mess out of one of the door jams. I wish I had watched your video first. Next time I will follow your trick for marking the spot.

You rock! It's been decades since I've done this . Your instructions are easily followed.

Thank you Leah. You Rock! You explained it so simply and easily, I'm actually looking forward to doing it for myself. I'll be looking for your other videos for my other DIY projects.

Learned a bunch and feel better about this DIY. I am going to wait till I have a"jig", which I'm betting is well worth paying for! Otherwise making everything line up just perfectly would be a real challenge for me, I know,

Thank you. Great help once again. UPDATE: thanks to your great instructions i was able to replace my failed deadbolt. There was a bit of a problem though. The set back was 5 whole inches instead of the standard 2 3/8 or 2 3/4 and the new deadbolt component was too short. Fortunately, it wasn't the old deadbolt component that had failed (and by failed i mean that the key would just turn and turn in circles without stopping) and i was able to reuse it with the new outer and inner components. You gave me the confidence to make the attempt, and to punt when it wasn't going to plan, so thank you.

That was so great to watch! You have a great teaching style, makes watching you fun and not intimidating. You’re awesome! I have never been a handy person but after watching your video I feel much more confident! Keep up the great work :)

Thank You you made it short and simple and very easily understood

Thanks again Leah can always depend on you for the perfect way of doing a job❤❤❤

"You can use a lipstick". Genius!!! Leah always has the best tips and tricks for making DIY easy.

THE ABSOLUTE BEST INSTRUCTOR ,,,SHE IS "THE" BEST

Always enjoy watching your videos! You make it look so easy. Thank you so much!

You did an amazing job explaining that installation. Thank you again!!!

I adore you the way you do thing and show your work and videos very useful a massive hug from Toronto Canada

Exactly what I needed! Thank you!

I had a hard time aligning the long screws to put the back part of the deadbolt on. I decided to tape the front part (where the key goes) to keep it from moving and it helped A LOT. Initially I was having a hard time but then when I did that it took only a minute to tighten the long screws in place.

@johnward8064

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting that. I thought I was the only one. Could not get screws aligned.

very detail oriented video and helpful for diy'ers and beginners. Thank you!

Leah, you are my go-to Guru for all things 'fix it'.

Leah is the best teacher!!

Leah you are wonderful, you always make easy that "difficult job"..thank you so much

Thank you Ms. Leah!!!

Thank you, Leah. ✌🏼💜

You are a blessing! Thank you.

Thanks Leah!

You rock, Leah.

Awesome video! Thanks Leah!

GREAT VIDEO. VERY COOL. THANK YOU!

OMG!! I did this today...thank you!!

That's really helpful--thank you!

Thank you very much for the great video. I plan to install one this weekend.

Totally awesome video. Thanks!

Great job!

excellent job! thanks

Nice! Thank you.

Very helpful - thanks!

Fantastic guide! Thank you.

Thanks again Jane

THANK YOU. and I like the hole box kit I gotta get one of those No MORE GUESSING GAMES ABOUT LINING UP the cuts Thank you again ❤

Striker plate- good to know the name ! Thanks ❤

This is awesome, I got the same door jig. Going to try tomorrow.

You made it look so easy!! Hope I can do it!

What a great video! Thank you!

Thank you for the video. You're done a great job.

Great value!

Fantastic Instruction!!

You are great !! Thanks

Love your demo's😄😄

Great instructional content here! Thank you very much.

Impressive and a good reference 😊

Great video and explanation!

Great explanation! I'm not the one doing it but it gives me a better idea when coordinating with the guy doing it. Thanks!

Thank you!

Thanks so much!!!!

Cool thanks. Hv a nice day.

good job Leah

Nice work!

Leah is awesome!

This is a fanstastic video, thank you so much. I'd just like to add, and this is in no way a criticism, that it's a good idea to wear some eye protection when doing stuff like this.

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks. Your video saved me $$ and frustration.

Thankyou Leah

nice video. very well done.

Yes we can! Thanks, fellow handywoman. Now I need to go get one of those kits -- I never knew that existed! Oh darn, I have to go to the hardware store... :-)

Thank u sooooo much

You Rock!

Love her content!

As always, thanks Lea. I always suggest using an auxially tool template like the one you used (Milwaukee makes one too which I like) to make precise holes in the door prior to installation.

Thanks a lot mam, jane.. I try it to may house from 🇵🇭.. GOD bless..

THANK you...thank you....

I just saved 💯 'S of dollars... THANK YOU SO MUCH

Leah: magnificent!

I LOVE your videos, Leah! You are such an EXPERT at everything, and you explain steps, instructions and purpose so well with every project. Thank you so much. Julia

Great tutorial, super clear instructions, no nonsense. Thanks Leah!!

Excellent job! I learned a few new things. One suggestion I would make is to use long screws for better security.

@brycesomeone19

8 жыл бұрын

I agree

@cloudstrifeification

7 жыл бұрын

Yes the best screws that you could use are deck screws that are 3" - 4" in length.

@vice4134

Жыл бұрын

@@cloudstrifeification Stainless steel would be a much better choice

Oh, by the way, I am subscribing to your channel!! 😊

I love you !

wow thank u

great video! Very clearly explained and thorough, Leah. It's probably important to point out, though, that putting a deadbolt next to a window isn't that secure, since an intruder can smash the glass and open the lock. I guess any door with a window like that is not secure.

great job Leah!

I need a smart all-around talented friend like you in my life. You are very talented and a great teacher. Could I adopt you for my big sister? :-)

easier said than done. When I went to put my deadbolt back on after painting it was not lined up right and would not work. I finally figured it out. Also the knob had to be in the lock position in order to get to the screws.