So every time the storm door is opened, it slams shut instead of gently closing like it used to. What you may have noticed is that this all started back when you took out the screen panels you use in summer, and put in the storm door windows you use in the winter.
It’s simple enough but often overlooked. Glass weighs a lot more than screen, and that extra weight causes the door to slam shut unless you tune it up a little. That pneumatic tube near the top is called the door closer, and on its end is a small screw. Turn the screw clockwise and your door will close slower, and it won’t slam shut.
Then next spring, when it’s time for screens again, turn it counterclockwise to readjust for the weight.
Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.
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