A light touch of petroleum jelly on the door latch and strike plate once a year lets the door close smoothly. A dry latch will hit against the strike plate possibly bumping it out of alignment and preventing the door from closing properly. This applies mostly to exterior doors but any door could use it.
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Thu 14 Jan 2010
How to remedy a sticky door
Posted by Patricia & Tom S, under Tom Scott Interior Contractors, Tricks of the Trade
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