But planing a door to fit its opening can be complicated and should be reserved for the worst cases. Many times, the door is simply rubbing against the jamb at one corner, usually the top left.

When your door is finally able to close without throwing your shoulder into it, check to make sure it latches. All that adjusting may have moved the latch up or down to where it won't enter the hole.

Home Fix Q&A: Dwight Barnett answers home-improvement questions. This week he explains how to repair a door that won't close and one that is split at the latch.

STEP 2 Knock a wedge under door to take weight of the door. Unscrew hinge from jamb and fold out. STEP 3 Cut pieces of cardboard to dimensions of hinge. Slip cardboard between hinge and jamb. ... STEP ...

Q: I have a problem with an interior door. It doesn’t latch. Although the door swings OK, it seems to bind when I close it. I have to throw my weight against it to get it to close.

Believe it or not, it's a common problem for older trucks and the culprit is usually a bad door latch. That said, if you're the owner of a 1952-1954 Chevy truck then we've got a solution that'll ...