Unconventional Wisdom: Fix a Sticking Door By Scraping the Jamb (Not the Door) In most cases, a few passes with a sharp paint scraper is all it takes to solve the problem.

A sticking door is an inconvenience, and one we often live with and learn to ignore. Unfortunately, delaying its repair can cause more expensive damage over time, especially if you're dealing with ...

Q. I’m having a hard time with a few doors in my home that are sticky and will not close. I’m able to do some woodwork myself but I’m afraid to plane the doors because the latch d… ...

Your old house's sticking doors are a nuisance, to be sure, but they are actually easy to fix — you just have to commit to spending 30 minutes making some simple adjustments (or however much ...

Question: I'm having a hard time with a few doors in my home that are sticky and will not close. I'm able to do some woodwork myself but I'm afraid to plane the doors because the latch does not ...

Q. I’m having a hard time with a few doors in my home that are sticky and will not close. I’m able to do some woodwork myself but I’m afraid to plane the doors because the latch does not fit ...

Nearly everyone has experienced a sticking door that just will not close properly. This problem may become more noticeable when temperatures rise and humidity contributes to the swelling of wood ...

As the seasons change, variations in humidity and temperature can cause wood to swell or shrink, making wooden doors prone to sticking. Other factors that can cause doors to stick are things like ...

Question: I painted my formerly stained front door with gloss exterior latex, and the paint sticks to the rubber weatherstripping.

The door to my apartment is sticky. To open or close it I have to push it in or out with my body weight. Any tips on how to fix this? Would love to figure out a way to do it myself instead of calling ...

Nearly everyone has experienced a sticking door that just will not close properly. This problem may become more noticeable when temperatures rise and humidity contributes to the swelling of wood ...