I worry about doors being closed and locking them properly, so when I found this video tutorial by The Honest Carpenter, on YouTube, I was really excited to find a way to fix this type of issue myself. This video was really very empowering for me, strange as it sounds, if something bothers me, I really don’t want to whine and nag to someone else to fix it. The worst part is having to explain your innermost annoying fears to someone and being at their mercy, and having to wait for them. In fact, I really don’t want to ask anyone for anything these days. The best part about this wonderful video tutorial is that it gives you 3 easy ways to fix a latch, so you can decide which method suits you best. The problem is usually that the strike plate is not lined up correctly with the door knob.

Materials For The Door Latch Fix:

• A screwdriver
• A file
• Some caulk
• A drill
• A hammer
• Some super glue
• Some screws

Directions:

In this awesome video tutorial by The Honest Carpenter, on YouTube, you will learn how to fix a door that won’t latch. There are 3 ways to fix this problem that is described in this video. One way is to remove the strike plate and file the inside to make it big enough to catch the latch. 

Then, there is a very detailed description that tells you how to move the strike plate and make new holes entirely.

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These tips are so useful, this is a really great video!

How To Fix A Door That Won’t Latch