[greenwillow]

Just moved into a new house. The front door has a nice looking handle on the outside but inside is a very little knob-type handle. I have arthritis and between that and the tightness of the door, I cannot open it even with two hands.
Is it possible to buy just a replacement lever handle and switch the knob out?
Are the sizes standardized?

 

[ddawg16]

If you get the same manufacture, you should be able to.

If it was me, I'd remove the inside handle and make a trip to Home Depot or Lowes.

As a side note, I think I'd also be looking at why it's so hard. Maybe the strike plate needs a little 'trimming'.

 

[greenwillow]

I fiddled with the strike plate a little. I suspect the door is a little off somehow. No time at the moment to dig into that potential problem. Maybe in a few weeks I can get to it after the boxes are unpacked and I know where the silverware drawer is.

 

[ddawg16]

Silverware? Who needs silverware to eat tacos?

 

[de-nagorg]

Yeah for sure who needs silverware to eat chili-dogs?

Just get a large vise-grip pliers , clamp them on that tiny knob.

Instant lever handle.

Actually there is many aftermarket levers made just for us old people to use, so I am sure that you can get a replacement knob for the door.


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[greenwillow]

I'm getting advice from a bunch of comedians!

Really enjoying the new house and happy to know I can replace that knob.