Sometimes, a door latch gets stuck behind the strike plate, leaving your door open. Don't call the pros. There's an easy fix ...

When a door no longer latches correctly, Fix-It Chick Linda Cottin suggests just moving the strike plate over a little bit. That simple adjustment on a door jamb can realign the door hardware with the ...

A jammed door latch, often caused by slight misalignment from regular use, can be easily fixed by homeowners. By loosening ...

Often within a few weeks after beautiful weather begins, ugly things occur inside your home. Doors that once worked smoothly begin to rub and grab, won t close or no longer are aligned at the latch ...

Doors that rub can be quickly fixed with a small block plane or a pad sander. Keep in mind that this condition will most likely reverse itself as rains return, so be careful not to overdo the removal ...

Over time, doors that once worked smoothly can begin to rub and grab, won't close or no longer are aligned at the latch - preventing the door from being properly latched or locked. As the soil dries ...