How to fix an ugly door jamb, repair bad jamb...wood repair . easy!

[@Grdnrjess8946]

You have no idea how grateful I am for these videos. You make me feel I can do this. I guess I’ll find out…thanks for taking the time to teach us.

[@homemend]

You can definitely do this! All you need is someone to show you how thank you for sharing. Check out this course made specifically for my homeowners. thehomemenders.com/courses/#home-owner

[@jdunnByHisSpirit]

Dude, I’m about to OD on your videos. Just started handy work about 4 months ago and I’ve learned so many great tips from watching you. So easy to listen and learn from. God bless bro!!

[@homemend]

Hey James ! enjoy my friend. I also have the fixability ecourse, rocket you into master status. Thank you so much for sharing

[@Inspiredvalerie]

my dad is absent , so I appreciate your video showing me .

[@homemend]

You are the sweetest Valerie. Keep coming back every time something needs fixing :-) thanks for sharing.

[@BlkFireHawk427]

Coming from almost 20 years in Apartment management/maintenance, If your front door wont close because the latch is hanging out, you should check out this internal door repair called ReSecure Latch. It solves the problem of loose door latches or dead bolts that sits inside the door bore hole. Found them on YT. What's nice is that it replaces that ugly metal cover that ruins the look of your door and the stick and putty mess.

[@homemend]

That is awesome thanks for sharing

[@poetrygirl5309]

This is the info I needed to seal the door jamb hole. Thank you:)

[@homemend]

Awesome, thank you poetry girl

[@di74100]

My builder did an awful job of installing the striker plates. They kept trying until the door would lock, leaving lots of giant holes. I've been looking for a solution to make it look better. Thank you for the video!

[@homemend]

awesome my! so happy it helped!

[@tinacollins7453]

Loving the videos! Im mentally prepping myself to fix my exterior door 😅😅

[@homemend]

You got this Tina! We are all behind you

[@chuckh2469]

Hi Dustin. I've watched several of your videos. Great tips to build my confidence. May try the rock hard filler on a door jamb repair. Thanks for sharing.

[@homemend]

thank you jefferson! you got this...thanks for sharing!

[@SupervisorMartinez]

Can you reuse the door jam hole you filled with the rock hard filler

[@theclassicjoe]

Added new 6 panel interior slab doors without replacing the jambs. Old handles/strike plates were installed too low for the new doors so my new door handles need a new strike plate location. This is the perfect solution for filling the old holes. Thanks!

[@homemend]

Awesome JL! Thanks for commenting!

[@journaling.aw.vlog.37]

I also have watched several of your Videos, I find your tips to be extremely Thanks you are appreciated 🍂

[@homemend]

Thank you so much Ashley so great to hear :-)

[@imsogodsgurl]

Hey Dustin! Haven't seen you in awhile! I have a door that needs this treatment badly. Thank you for showing us how to do it!

[@homemend]

hey GG...i know..tons of snow isn't the most inspiring for home repair vids....yay spring! so good to hear from you!

[@ericschwartz9982]

Wow! This video is the solution to my door jamb/strike plate issue. The previous owner intentionally gouged out a hole for the strike plate and left me with a mess and a door that will not latch shut. I'll give rock hard a try. Thanks

[@homemend]

So awesome Eric thanks for sharing brother

[@ivancazessus3133]

You should show us how the end project turns out after you paint it. I would really be interested in seeing how the finished product looks 👍

[@homemend]

hey ivan! you're going to have to trust me...amazing! thanks for commenting!

[@johngrgas4885]

@@homemend great video! Will totally use... this video would be utterly flawless with a before and after photo at the end!

[@phillyguy2157]

@@homemend Hello I have a partially damaged door frame. The part of the door frame that holds the door. There's a open gap where wood was partially ripped out when the door was pushed in. It's the part of the door frame where the door hinge is and where the door hinge is screwed into the door frame to hold the door in place. Do you think Durham's rock hard putty can fill the gap in the door frame and screws can be drilled or screwed into it to hold the hinge in place with the door attached?

[@NEILZEE11]

So Durham’s can be sanded and painted, but can you screw a new plate directly into it??

[@LYFnINK]

Thanks so much! I rent and locked myself out of the bedroom. I needed to use a flathead to get in and now the door jam has dents in it. I'm hoping something like this will help make it unnoticeable to the landlords😅 girl's learning some new skills!

[@homemend]

You better believe it. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelrussell499]

Good to see you again!

[@homemend]

hey MR! winter is very un inspiring for home repair!

[@travisgreen1744]

Just bought a fixer upper, the front door is a mess and this is project priority number 1. Thanks for the walkthrough! Could you actually drill/screw into the Rock hard? I basically want to start the the catch "as new"

[@homemend]

Hey Travis that is a great question. If you want to drill into it you may need to replace with wood and then repair the seams with the rock hard or Bondo. I’m afraid it just wouldn’t offer any kind of security

[@travisgreen1744]

@@homemend Amazing Reply. I believe I am going to just approach the fix with a replacement of the board. Then Redrill the catch holes for the deadbolt and the knob. Thanks for giving a great walkthrough

[@David-we3sb]

Great video! Thanks for all your hard work. Can you screw into that mended area afterwards?

[@homemend]

Yes, you can David ! Check out my latest rock hard video. You can see it all.

[@grantp4022]

Can this Durhams water putty be painted ? You don't show the finished result. I did see a woodworker on KZbin say that it cannot be stained. Makes sense as it apparently hardens rock hard. So, I ask you, can it be sanded and painted ? If so, this is what I'm looking for.

[@homemend]

Yes, it definitely can be painted

[@novafalcosmith]

Can you drill screws into that rockhard after it’s dried or can you use a nail gun and drive some nails into the area that was filled with the rockhard if you had to?

[@homemend]

Hey nova great question. A lot of people ask this question and yes, you can check out my latest rockhard video. It bears all.

[@GabrielRodriguez-yo4dj]

I have used that rock hard stuff before worked 👍. Great job on door

[@homemend]

Thank you Gabriel appreciate the comment

[@Wartah20]

I just used Durham's to wood patch a door that someone bashed with an axe. If only I known about it sooner I would have fixed the door I broke. For corners if you put a big glob on wax paper and push it into the exact form you'll have alot less to sand/cut

[@homemend]

so awesome israel!..i never tried it on a wood door..sweet!

[@Wartah20]

@@homemend believe me the door was wrecked. Just smoothed out the humps and taped a piece of wood in and Durham's and the orbital sander did the rest.

[@JennyMiller-cg4yv]

Hey, thanks for the video! It’s super helpful. I was wondering what you would use if the hole is where your current deadbolt goes. The hole is too large for a strike plate to be attached, but since I need the dead bolt to go there, I can’t fill it in completely with the putty. Other than the hole, the door jamb is in fine shape. Ideas?

[@homemend]

Hey Jenny, check out my new video. I just did a video about Will rockhard the wood putty hole a screw… Check that one out and then see if you don’t want to try it. It’s called wood putty, buddies

[@Pyridox]

Thanks. I heard that Rock Hard filler was pretty solid stuff, it's supposed to be stronger than other types of wood fillers.

[@homemend]

hey pete..its what ive always used.....seems to be an awesome product...thanks for commenting!

[@KaRiNa-pj9sb]

@@homemend I used it and followed your teaching in this video and it worked! Thank you!

[@shandor2522]

Good craftsmanship! But I have to reuse the damaged hole for a new lockset and wonder if Rock Hard will still hold mew screws.

[@homemend]

Hey Shándor as long as your pre-drill you should be good to go :-)

[@scottmichael6719]

that rock hard is really good.. add a few drops of milk to speed up the hardening process.. ive got to go do two broken (kicked in) door jambs today myself.. good video.. it's exactly how I do mine..

[@homemend]

Thanks for the tips! never tried the milk...thsnks for sharing!

[@angiec1222]

Thank you for showing me this video. Could I remake holes after doing this? I'm wondering that bc it's all chopped up but I still need the home there.

[@homemend]

hey AC...after ity sets well, using a nice sharp drill bit would be able to put the hole back..or check this one out... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJvUanqNp5xghsk

[@VendingJunkie]

Rad video. Thanks. I am going to try it on a damaged pinball cabinet corner. 👍

[@homemend]

That’s awesome junkie. You got this my friend, be patient do as many coats as it needs

[@bkd-newyork]

Great work...

[@homemend]

Thank you BKD

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Informative video. Thanks. I’ve been a subscriber for at least 3-4 years.

[@homemend]

So awe ei. So happy to have you. Thanks for the comment!

[@roki5337]

thank you I appreciate this video!

[@homemend]

Thank you r

[@yehudivenuti]

my home was built around 1899, very likely earlier. there isn't a square angle to be found, it's so settled. the doors (and transom windows) are affected by the weather, it's so drafty. but it's an awesome victorian queen anne. might you have a string of videos pertaining to houses like mine. you know, plaster & lathe, knob & tube wiring, etc.....the old stuff? thank you!!!

[@homemend]

Hey Peter I was introduced to home repair in those old houses. We always repaired. Plaster with drywall, replace the tube and knob.with romex unless you’re trying to keep it authentic which is quite quint. I hope this helps.

[@TheEndeavoringFamily]

Thanks!! This is exactly what I was looking for!

[@homemend]

Awesome ef. Thank you!

[@loriann9245]

Awesome! I would love to go crazy with that rock hard surface filler. I might not find this in Malta. 😏 Nice video 👍

[@homemend]

thank you lori! so nice to get those old holes filled!

[@personjo100]

I used jb weld wood restore and was able to get some similar results. Just take your time. It took a few coats. I sanded it to get it just right. Paint over it to match and you can't tell the difference anymore

[@homemend]

That is awesome Jon I appreciate you sharing friend thanks for commenting

[@carolinehightower4474]

can you screw a new striker plate into where you filled the hole?

[@homemend]

Hey Caroline, you would need to replace that with real wood in order to be able to secure things back to it… It’s rockhard is wood putty, wood, filler, just for show. I hope this helps.

[@bexaminer1]

You did alright but I do have a suggestion for you going forward. When you need to do an edge like in the case of where the hinge was try this. Use a broad knife (5" inch blade) to keep your edge. Use a regular 2 and a 1/2" inch knife to spread your material over the main area and drag it down against the broad knife. It might help to if you have a little water on the broad knife. Just an idea for you. Good work.

[@homemend]

Awesome tip jim. Now I’ve got to try this! Thanks so much.

[@robertpolicastro1]

I’ve repaired many a jamb with a 2 part epoxy with a slow cure harder and medium density filler. West systems epoxy. Takes a while but it’ll look perfect! You wet the blade then use the other dry side??

[@homemend]

Hi Robert that sounds awesome. You rocked it.

[@melissabrown1139]

Hello thanks for the tips 😊was wondering..can u use the hardener to reuse the spot instead of replacing the actual frame?

[@homemend]

Hey Melissa! I was just trying to repair some ugly here and it may work for you instead of replacing, here’s an alternative if you need more than the ugly door jamb repair. I hope this helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJvUanqNp5xghsk

[@melissabrown1139]

@@homemend will try both if needed thanks 😊

[@evechavez6136]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I so needed this video for my diy project at home.

[@homemend]

thank you eve! you rock!

[@myheartisinjapan3184]

I have one of those crispy door jams😂this repair looks fantastic, Dustin. Great job!

[@homemend]

thanks lori! let's get to it!

[@JoseReyes-xs3js]

Does it need to be prime and painted or can i leave the water putty bare would the rain or if it gets wet again will it Dissolve or does it stay hard ? I bought some but im kinda new to this so im learning .

[@homemend]

Hey Jose, you would definitely want to caulk and paint it.

[@dominiguat]

Thanks for the video! Just learned a bunch

[@homemend]

awesome Lu! thanks for sharing!

[@tinamckeage6665]

Thank u for this video.

[@homemend]

Thank you Tina!

[@Dixi.normus]

Is it possible to swap a half bathroom and laundry room without digging. Basically what im asking is could i swap a toilet and sink location without digging

[@homemend]

Hi Mr. Jass. Yes you must dig, the toilet goes underground the sink eventually goes underground. I hope this helps

[@fullmetalmidget]

Nice video

[@homemend]

Thank you Kyle!

[@johnnyG91]

Could the current door jam be filled in and drilled out again to repair years of screws removing wood from the door jam?

[@homemend]

Hey Jon that’s a great question. This water putty is not a replacement for wood, or if that is what you’re after simply cutting out a portion of the wood and installing new wood would take care of that for you. Then you could use the water putty to fill and hide the seams in the new piece. I hope this helps. Thanks for commenting

[@johnnyG91]

@@homemend thank you for the info!

[@lachlanmartin8889]

Great video! What paint can you use for the jamb that is external?

[@homemend]

Hey L. An exterior semi gloss I am oh it’s best to protect. I hope this helps :-)

[@aniini]

Lets say on that hole that you filled, you need to partially create a hole again to let a latch/bolt in... do you think that's still doable?

[@homemend]

Hey a. I would certainly give it a shot, if you had a nice sharp bit. I believe you could pull it off

[@petethehandyman9185]

Nice,bondo and bondo glass works good for that kind of stuff too

[@homemend]

awesome pete..thanks for sharing!

[@kayBTR]

Well done!

[@homemend]

thank you kay!

[@Chrisxantixemox]

Could I do this for the hinge cutouts on the jamb? I am replacing a door and the hinges on the door don't line up to the cutouts on the jamb. My main concern would be drilling/chiseling into the putty if the hinge area overlaps? Or should I just try to wood glue in new pine?

[@homemend]

Hi Chris. I would go ahead and hinge the new door, and then fill the old hinge holes with a paint stir stick or something like that, Then you can fill it and finish it with the rock hard

[@Tyleromighty]

Can u chisel the rock hard out for a strike plate? Also how well does it up if you drive a screw in it?

[@homemend]

Hey red. I’ve never tried to use a chisel in it. This one was old. And needed filled. I don’t think it behaves like wood. Wont hold screw etc. But bondo May

[@josephroberts4122]

Thank you!!

[@homemend]

Thank you joseph!!!

[@nogoodwolf]

Could you put a screw in the putty wood filler? I am trying to find a video that would show me what I should do if I wanted to put a smaller strike plate. The problem is that the hole is too big and not in the correct place.

[@homemend]

Hey no good. It really depends on the circumstance and the screw, Check out deadbolt catch repair on the homemender channel. It should help you out How to repair deadbolt catch, replace wood behind plate. Door jamb repair. Easy!

[@nogoodwolf]

@@homemend Thank you so much for taking the time to answer! I will look at the video.

[@shaneabbott101]

What's the best paint to paint over a stained door jam? How should I prep the jam before painting? Thanks in advanced.

[@homemend]

Hey Shane I like to prime it with gripper or a grip and seal. Something like that then caulk and paint. You got this.

[@shaneabbott101]

@@homemend thanks bro

[@yamuson08]

I wish this guy lived near me. There are zero knowledgeable and reliable contractors around here. Luckily, in the absence of having him around, he teaches us to do stuff

[@homemend]

Hey yamu. Thanks so much! Little by little the house fixes itself. You got this friend. Thanks for sharing.

[@yamuson08]

@@homemend appreciate it brother. We bought our first home a little over two years ago, and I'm slowly getting it together. Things don't always go as planned, but I learn from my mistakes, and have learned more in the last couple years than the previous 20. Thanks for the content. It definitely helps

[@homemend]

Love doing it. So cool to see the channel helping people. Keep watching!

[@Dixi.normus]

Thanks

[@homemend]

Thank you HJ

[@mlacher100]

Dude Sweet!!

[@homemend]

Thank you Christian!

[@JR007x]

awesome work and thanks for the lesson!

[@homemend]

hey JR! . So nice to save a jamb with an easy fix..thanks so much

[@aeronauta2011]

Hi, can this be used on siding? outdoors>

[@homemend]

Hey aero. Not if you want it to look good. Use the siding replacement video. A new piece is easily replaced for 7 bucks! I’ve used it outside for small wood repairs. Then paint with exterior paint. It held up nice.

[@bethbale956]

"You do have to paint over it" about the "painters" Alex caulk surprised me. What happens if you don't paint it?

[@homemend]

Hey hey. We use painters caulk on door casing and baseboards but if you don’t paint it, even if the baseboards are white, you will see a doll flat finish where you have caulked and it will not look uniform with your trim and less painted.

[@lauramansfield7385]

What's that mixture called?

[@homemend]

Hey, this is Armstrong rockhard check the description

[@tophersymps]

When you use that putty to fill the hole does it get hard enough that it would hold a screw? I need to fill a crappy jam hole and shift it up about half an inch so the bottom screw would basically be going right in the putty.. I guess I could use a much longer screw to get into wood behind the putty.. thoughts? Thanks for the video! New subscriber here!

[@homemend]

Hey Chris yes definitely get the long screw to get into the stud. It does harden nice and it’s good to repair catch areas of the door jamb. Thanks for the sub. Happy to have you!

[@matthewojeda928]

Will the filler you used, be hard enough to re-drill holes and/or reset a door jam hole?

[@homemend]

hey Matthew,,,you can drill through but holding a screw would just be for show, it would not be as sturdy as wood... i hope this helps

[@jenniferdrake2360]

Great video, just my anxiety a little high every time you added a coat or did some with out cleaning it. I can see all the muck. My ocd like😳

[@homemend]

Hey Jennifer. It’s no sweat my friend. Be patient with it… If it looks bad you could always dig it out and start over. You got this

[@Arlimisttv]

I'm actually looking to do the exact same job on my door, I was wondering if you can drill into the putty though or not. I'm between this and PC Woody Wood Epoxy

[@homemend]

Hey arl. You can drill but it doesn’t hold like wood. This is more surface repair. If you’re going for strength you may need new wood

[@Arlimisttv]

@@homemend Good to know, I'll have to look into it then. Thanks!

[@squeelerjakeaxcradle7095]

Good ole USA who here,uses decorators caulk to fill few door, holes instead of wood filler that’s intended for this job just like you used for filling door jams 😮🤔

[@homemend]

Hey hey squeal. I could’ve done that but I didn’t want to. Thanks for watching

[@squeelerjakeaxcradle7095]

@@homemend I only mentioned this because 2 pack wood filler actually dries faster than caulk and will do a better finish and use the caulk for sealing gaps etc 👍

[@homemend]

If you’re good with the CAulk gun you can do both :-)

[@axkiller1985]

Thanks man!

[@homemend]

Thank you Jaime!

[@lauraprickett6120]

Can you use the rock hard and than screw into it?

[@homemend]

Hey Laura. You might need to pre drill. It is not as durable as wood

[@lauraprickett6120]

@@homemend thanks I have a 1920s house. The door jamb is cracked and screw holes where latch hooks are stripped

[@homemend]

Gotcha. The rock hard will fill the gap but for the best security , you will want long screws that go into the stud. 3 1/2 “ is typically enough.I hope this helps!

[@ACoustaDC]

Dustin, would Bondo cure that deep as well?... I guess that's just under an inch.. oh.. and is this your daughter's school you are working on in this video.

[@homemend]

Hey AC, this was a house I sold a couple years ago. I believe Bondo would cure underwater so the thickness should not matter however you could always stuff it with some thing before applying.

[@rsteve06]

Could I fill in old lock holes with this or would that be too big a hole? Thanks!

[@homemend]

hey rick! you can fill the large holes with wood first..2 " hole saw cut out of plywood would work for doors, or just a block in the door jamb :)

[@rsteve06]

Home Mender Inc thanks a lot! I’ll give it a go.

[@rsteve06]

Home Mender Inc did just that - thank you very much!

[@envysaii]

I’m trying to fix my broken door frame before my mom find and I’m and looking for videos to help I’m bout to just find some glue wish me lock she probably find out because she has problems and can see a defect in literally anything

[@homemend]

You got this!

[@chicothesavage]

What’s the labor cost to charge to do this ??

[@homemend]

Hey Raul you could probably charge by the hour on this one 75 to 150? Depending on how many coats do you want on there. I hope this helps

[@chicothesavage]

@@homemend thanks bud.

[@chicothesavage]

Keep up the good work on the videos. Definelty helps out a lot of that are in the construction business .

[@bonniediaz4754]

My front door jamb looks like that im gone to get Durham stuff still could replace it

[@homemend]

you got this bonnie!

[@charlesmcadory8286]

The best thing I have found for exterior wood repair, "J-B Weld 40007 Wood Restore Premium Epoxy Putty".

[@homemend]

Hey CM. I’ve always used rock hard but I tried bondo for the first time this year. Hardcore stuff man. My new fav. I’ll check out the JB. Thanks for sharing!

[@jellycrackersmerch8221]

How do I fix this

[@homemend]

Hey jelly. Thanks for watching!

[@jellycrackersmerch8221]

did you see the photo?

[@homemend]

Hi jelly, you cannot upload photos in the comment section. Jump on the Mighty Networks and post pictures and get advice I needed repairs! Thank you so much

[@berternie1098]

Nice. If you needed... can you screw into the durhams?

[@homemend]

hey ernie!..i have never tried.. it is not wood but pre-drilling might help should you need to... i hope this hbelps!

[@davidstreling3690]

using calking to fill holes is a bad fix should have used Spackle or wood filler,or the rock hard, as the caulk will shrink in just a tad showing the repair

[@homemend]

Hey David? if you use painters caulk and wipe with a sponge you should be good to go. Thanks for commenting

[@omar1952]

Can you still screw into it

[@homemend]

hey omar..yes you can!

[@omar1952]

@@homemend thanks for the tip ..

[@chaoswitch1974]

All these videos are fixing the opposite side. I need to fix the hinge side.

[@homemend]

Hey chaos. They’re generally Are repaired the same way. If you need extra help jump on the mighty Netwerk or you can upload pictures and share what you are doing for one on one help :-)

[@chaoswitch1974]

@@homemend You're great! Thank you so much ❤️

[@JustMeTalking]

2:40 : Yeeep

[@homemend]

You got that right

[@SaSonSi8]

Why does it look like you were switching from one door to another?

[@homemend]

I don’t know Luis. Thanks for watching

[@johnhora4644]

Dustin, that stuff didn't work for me, after time it cracked & broke up.

[@homemend]

Hey Jon that’s unfortunate. I have not had a problem with it but Bondo is a more hard-core Product. You might give that one a try. Did you do one big coat or multiple small coats? That definitely matters

[@leemobai762]

Wow it looks pretty but you never addressed the security aspect. Lots of other KZbinrs who are more competent out there

[@homemend]

Opinions vary… This video was about cosmetics. Thanks for watching.

[@TapelessDrywallFinishing]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@homemend]

Thank you! appreciate the comment!

[@jonking7345]

Your technique and tips are good with the filler, but no one will ever know what the result was....

[@homemend]

Hey Jon I can assure you it was spectacular. No how about another one from start to finish?. Thanks for watching friend.

[@jonking7345]

@@homemend I imagine it was 🙂

[@GBooneoh]

with a repair like this. clearly this guy is a slumlord.

[@homemend]

Hey G Boone. Thanks for commenting!

[@gregrishel4283]

This is a temporary fix , the rot continues

[@homemend]

hey greg!...it wasn't rotted to begin with...and isn't every fix temporary? thanks for sharing!

[@frankmelo2191]

Don,t mean to critique to much but,,,,you could of done a much better job on the whole process.

[@homemend]

All right Frank! I’m sure yours is going to come out way better dude thanks for watching :-)

[@rafaeladiaz1227]

Not hired

[@homemend]

Hey Rafael… I wasn’t asking. Thanks for watching.

[@quinnhaynie7767]

Kind of hack work, need to brush up on yo tactics.

[@homemend]

thanks for sharing quinn!

[@tink2805]

Please stop yelling into the mic 🤣🎤

[@homemend]

OK!!!! nah..i probably wont.. thanks for commenting!

[@polarlab113]

Eew man bun

[@homemend]

Great input Trent! Thanks for sharing!