Install a New Door Handle and Lock
Upgrade your home's security and style by installing a new door handle and lock. This straightforward DIY project enhances curb appeal and functionality, making your door feel brand new. Learn how to easily replace your old hardware with a fresh, secure lockset.
Buy vs. Borrow Breakdown
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Tools Needed
8 of 8 tools needed
Buy Everything
$236
$186 tools + $50 materials
Rent Tools
$96
$46/day + $50 materials
Borrow From Library
$50
Free tools + $50 materials
You could save
$186
by borrowing tools from a library instead of buying them
Tools You'll Need
Check your local tool library — most carry every tool on this list.
- Phillips Head ScrewdriverEssential
- Flat Head ScrewdriverEssential
- Cordless DrillEssential
- Tape MeasureEssential
- Utility KnifeEssential
- Wood Chisel
- Hammer
- Pencil
Materials You'll Buy
Materials are the only real cost — hardware stores near you have everything.
- New Door Handle and Lock Set (matching your door's backset and bore hole)
- Lubricant (e.g., WD-40)
- Cleaning Rags
- All-Purpose Cleaner
- Wood Filler (optional, for patching old screw holes)
- Small Shims (optional, for strike plate adjustment)
- Touch-up Paint (optional)
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