doorknobs

Well, do you see any screws that can be tightened?

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Slide or screw the knob back on. Tighten the set screw, wiggleing the knob to seat it in the slot.

Bob

I suggest you invest $20.00 or so and buy yourself a home repair book.

I assume you're speaking of the doorknob on your son's bedroom door, not a child with a custom opening.

The easiest way to fix something relatively simple (and non-electrical!) is to examine it carefully and see how it works. You can also look at (and take apart, if necessary) a similar working fixture. Many doorknobs have a screw-on aspect to a shaft, and a small screw that presses against (perpendicular to) the shaft to make the knob lever the mechanism and not come unscrewed itself. Easier to demonstrate than describe. Is there a small screw-hole with a missing screw?

Whatever -- give it a shot. Work slowly and lay out parts in order, if you *do* take something apart. You will be tickled when you figure it out, and have a boatload of confidence to tackle the next job.

A very good suggestion, and I recommend the Reader's Digest Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual (red and yellow hard cover). It has clear illustrations and instructions on how to do almost everything in the house.