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True. But, it looks like the knobs might then be too low down on the door. I would also have to relocate the catches (the bit recessed into the door frame, not sure of the proper terminology), leaving a large unsightly cut out in the frame where it used to be. There are six of these doors in...

I wish you hadn't told me that! That's going to bug me something rotten.

Thanks for your reply. I've looked up what you meant by dipping and it seems like quite a nasty process. I certainly don't like the fact that they could be leaking chemicals into the local atmosphere. I've noticed a few splits on some of them too, which backs up your hypothesis, from what I've...

Hello. I've very recently bought a house and having just moved in it appears that a lot of the internal doors are weeping in places. I've not observed any drips of fluid, they just appear to have damp patches, though at least one is staining the carpet brown. All of the affected doors are...

Brilliant. Many thanks for the advice.

Thanks for the replies. The thread in the knob is completely shot and just pulls off with minimal force. Can I fill this (polyfilla?) and then drill a pilot hole so the new screw will hold it in place?

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any idea of how I can reattach the knob on the end of my stair bannister/handrail (does it have a proper name?). I have attached a picture of the offending knob. The screw is very rusty and very wobbly. I suppose the easy solution is to get some hardcore glue...