Start this hack by grabbing masking tape and a tube of lipstick!
Cover the strike plate with masking tape. Apply the lipstick to the edge of the latch and carefully close the door so the lipstick leaves a mark on the tape.
If the latch misses the strike plate hole by more than 1/8 of an inch
You’ll need to remortise the strike plate. This means grabbing a chisel and hammer to widen the latch hole in the doorway. Once the hole has been widened, replace the strike plate and retest the alignment of the door latch.
Video featuring:
Skaie Knox, DIY blogger for HomeJelly
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