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

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A jammed door latch, often caused by slight misalignment from regular use, can be easily fixed by homeowners. By loosening and then retightening the doorknob screws, the latch can be realigned with ...

Q: I recently had a break-in at my house. The intruder kicked in my front door, which split the jamb where the door latch locks. My friend and I want to replace the jamb ourselves but fear we will get ...