How to Replace a Peephole

A solid door protects your home from intruders but prevents you from seeing who is on the other side. Replacing a peephole that is cloudy with a new one allows you see who is standing on the opposite side of the door before opening it. You can complete this do-it-yourself project with minimal time and a few tools. When installing the replacement peephole, pay attention to the correct way to install it because it's easy to install one backwards. You do not need any special skills to replace a peephole in a door.

Things You'll Need

• Flat-head screwdriver
• Pry bar
• Peephole kit

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Unscrew the peephole using a flat-head screwdriver that fits in the slots of the rim securing it to the door.

   • 2

     Gently pry apart the two halves of the peephole using a small pry bar. Each side of the door has one half of the peephole.

   • 3

     Insert the halves of the new peephole into the hole in the door. Check to make sure you put them in the correct way according to the manufacturer's directions.

   • 4

     Secure the peephole to the door using a flat-head screwdriver that fits in the slots of the rim and the screw provided.