http://chicksnpowertools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://ChicksNPowerTools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567#3eac344c-a5fb-4ad1-a05a-bc8b4f10381e The handy friend was able to get the knob off the door, and then get it open. A combination of dirt and moisture(been raining a lot, wood swells) has been addressed, and I am happily able to enter and exit through the front door again. Thanks for the suggestions. Fri, 09 Jun 2006 02:32:22 GMT http://ChicksNPowerTools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567#3eac344c-a5fb-4ad1-a05a-bc8b4f10381e Soooz: biker/priestess 2006-06-09T02:32:22Z http://ChicksNPowerTools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567#dd435dce-3679-4ec8-ba76-1dc87f023eb7 Tried that too. A handy friend is en route. Thu, 08 Jun 2006 14:20:12 GMT http://ChicksNPowerTools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567#dd435dce-3679-4ec8-ba76-1dc87f023eb7 Soooz: biker/priestess 2006-06-08T14:20:12Z http://ChicksNPowerTools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567#7522be36-5ef3-4a02-9dcb-e638d83869be wd-40? lots of it? Thu, 08 Jun 2006 04:09:28 GMT http://ChicksNPowerTools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567#7522be36-5ef3-4a02-9dcb-e638d83869be Carolyn 2006-06-08T04:09:28Z http://ChicksNPowerTools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567#6befce6e-9472-4822-bca3-3308d0cd2b02 The link was pretty thorough, but the knob is stuck firmly on and will not turn. Guess its time to call a friend or locksmith. Wed, 07 Jun 2006 03:14:01 GMT http://ChicksNPowerTools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567#6befce6e-9472-4822-bca3-3308d0cd2b02 Soooz: biker/priestess 2006-06-07T03:14:01Z http://ChicksNPowerTools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567#0e31b018-c9bf-44f4-b3ca-e146818649db If the door is stuck on the lock this might work and I'd try that first.. all you need is a screw driver for that. You lock might be brokem Does that seem likely? Once you get the knob off and remove the lock mechanism you might be able to tell if the lockis broken. Her is a link to a sight with some info on removing locks and fixing stuff http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/locks.htm Wed, 07 Jun 2006 02:19:52 GMT http://ChicksNPowerTools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567#0e31b018-c9bf-44f4-b3ca-e146818649db Marc 2006-06-07T02:19:52Z http://ChicksNPowerTools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567#fd406f4c-004b-4af4-ab16-6a5c057724c8 I would definitely need another person, bigger and stronger, to take the door off. Was hoping for a better clue to remove the doorknob and twist it otherwise. Wed, 07 Jun 2006 01:14:19 GMT http://ChicksNPowerTools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567#fd406f4c-004b-4af4-ab16-6a5c057724c8 Soooz: biker/priestess 2006-06-07T01:14:19Z http://ChicksNPowerTools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567#28329b09-adae-4ff9-8ad5-7370bdf53b65 Do you have any hand tools? I might hava suggestion if you have a hammer a screw driver and a flat bar. It involves removing the pins from the hinges. If the door is as heavy as most front doors It'll be helpful to have someone else to help move it around. Wed, 07 Jun 2006 01:01:38 GMT http://ChicksNPowerTools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567#28329b09-adae-4ff9-8ad5-7370bdf53b65 Marc 2006-06-07T01:01:38Z http://ChicksNPowerTools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567#6e5f771e-f27c-4c07-a4e2-37cbd78e060e My front door is stuck. I'm able to get in and out of the house by the basement door. The front door's unlocked, but the triagular-shaped thing that goes in and out when you turn the knob won't go, and I can't turn the knob. I can't open it from the outside, because the storm door is locked by the same latch -the button to release it is pushed to lock, even with the key. I suspect the recent rains have swollen the wood door and its frame, but I really would like to avoid calling a locksmith. Any suggestions? Tue, 06 Jun 2006 22:30:35 GMT http://ChicksNPowerTools.tribe.net/thread/584daea6-d5c0-4067-80f5-9b6c959fd567#6e5f771e-f27c-4c07-a4e2-37cbd78e060e Soooz: biker/priestess 2006-06-06T22:30:35Z