Q:The sliding glass patio door in my apartment came off the frame and now it won't lock. I live on the second floor and the door leads onto my balcony. The manager says since I live on the second ...

The answers to questions from tenants and landlords are provided by Robert Griswold, a property manager certified by the Institute of Real Estate Management and author of "Property Management for ...

Sliding doors can be a real security risk—but there are some easy things you can do to make them harder to break into. Sliding glass doors are known for being an easy access point for burglars—the ...

It's really annoying when a sliding door won't shut completely, but adding a couple magnets can help it shut all the way every time. Your sliding door might be able to latch if you hold it and lock it ...

Q Our sliding door out to the patio is extremely difficult to open and close. It is dual-pane glass and was installed in 1982. Is there anything we can do to fix it, without replacing it? A Sliding ...

Many of today`s homes feature sliding glass doors. Although they open up the home to a world of light and pastoral beauty, they also can be a source of annoyance. Fortunately, it is easy to fix doors ...

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Dear Tim: I’ve got a sliding patio door on the back of my home. There’s a moisture problem directly under the door in the basement. The gutters are clear and the patio is level. I plan to seal between ...