When houses settle, doors can settle along with them, resulting in misaligned door latches. Solve the problem with a file, a chisel, and a dab of lipstick (any shade will do).

Real Estate News Ask the Carpenter: How to fix doors that are warped or won’t stay open There are a few remedies for a warped door, none of which I have the patience or time to do. Maybe you do ...

How do I fix a door that keeps closing on its own? It won't stay open, unless we put a stopper in front of it.

Last, there is the bedroom door, which slowly swings closed unless we open it fully. Can you suggest a fix that a couple of senior citizens might attempt without removing the doors?

Can you suggest a fix that a couple of senior citizens might attempt without removing the doors? A When a door won’t stay put, it’s a sign that the hinges do not line up.

Q. Our ranch has typical hollow interior doors. The outside layer (plywood?) at the bottom of one of our closet doors is warped a little, enough that it won’t close. Is there a way to unwarp ...