When a door latch won’t catch, it’s because the latch doesn’t align with the hole in the strike plate. Sometimes you can clearly see the misalignment. If not, do the “lipstick test.” Smear lipstick on ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. 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. - K.T., Ballwin ...

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. - K.T., Ballwin This is usually a sign that the door is not level anymore and needs to be ...