Fix a latch that will not engage

Learn how to fix a latch that will not engage

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STEP 1
If a door sags a little, the latch bolt will be out of alignment with the striking plate. You can correct a small misalignment by unscrewing the plate and enlarging its cut-out with a small metal file.

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