Door Won’t Latch—3 Easy Fixes!

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Diagnosis-first repair: shows how to see where the latch misses and corrects it step by step on a real door. The Honest Carpenter is a working carpenter who explains fundamentals clearly.

What you'll learn

Why a door stops latching and three fixes: tightening hinges, adjusting the strike plate, and enlarging the strike opening.

Video by The Honest Carpenter, played through YouTube's embedded player.