When houses settle, doors can settle along with them, resulting in misaligned door latches. Solve the problem with a file, a ...

Home Fix Q&A: Dwight Barnett answers home-improvement questions. This week he explains how to repair a door that won't close and one that is split at the latch.

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 ...