Q-The door to our bedroom does not close properly unless we press hard to insure that the latch bolt is snapped into place in the strike plate. Because of this forcing, the hinge screws have partially ...

Not everything in life fits properly when you build it. And lots of things eventually get out of whack in the years after they're built. Fortunately, the time-tested solution is a simple one: You want ...

Doors stay square and gap-free for years. Use SELECT shim stock with geared continuous hinges to reduce the clearance between the door and frame. Or with full and half surface hinges to provide ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? In the home--as in life--it's often the little things that matter. And it's amazing ...

Q. A couple of the wood doors in our house stick and are hard to open and close. I tried tightening the hinge screws, but it didn’t help. What next? A. Doors sometimes stick because the wood swells ...

Q: Our front door faces the southwest and has a short overhang such that it takes a beating from the afternoon sun. We replaced our 36-by-80-inch wood-panel front door with a new fiberglass one. It ...

Hinged doors that rub or bind often require only minor repairs. But it is important to diagnose problems correctly and to work carefully. To start, stand on the side where the hinges are visible. Open ...

: I have door problems. One of my doors closes by itself and it isn't supposed to. The other door doesn't latch correctly. How can I fix these? A: If all of life's problems were as simple as these, ...