When a door latch won’t catch, it’s because the latch doesn’t align with the hole in the strike plate. Sometimes you can clearly see the misalignment. If not, do the “lipstick test.” Smear lipstick on ...

Q: I have a home from the 1970s, and it’s starting to show its age. I can fix most small problems, but I’m having trouble with a couple of doors. One door is split on the side where the latch holds ...

Q: I have a problem with an interior door. It doesn’t latch. Although the door swings OK, it seems to bind when I close it. I have to throw my weight against it to get it to close. Is there a simple ...

As cars age and experience door opening and closing cycles, the door components can wear out and develop problems. Without regular maintenance, car doors may become misaligned or worn, so they no ...

A stiff door handle is more than just a minor nuisance; it can be a source of daily frustration and a significant compromise to your home's security. Each time you struggle to open or close the door, ...

Question:I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 extended cab. In the winter here in Ohio, when the temperature drops below freezing, both rear doors don't latch completely. You have to slam the door hard ...

DETROIT – Ford is recalling about 2.5 million vehicles in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere because of a nagging door latch problem and a brake fluid leak. The door latch recall covers more than 2.1 ...