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🛠️ Saving a Sagging Front Door: Why Precision Carpentry Beats a Costly Replacement A front door should feel secure, smooth, and reliable every time you use it. But when a heavy external door starts sticking, dragging, or refusing to lock properly, many homeowners assume the lock has failed or that the entire door needs replacing. In reality, most front door problems are not caused by the lock at all — they are caused by movement, poor hinge support, or years of stress pulling the door out of alignment. We recently completed a front door restoration project that perfectly demonstrates how expert carpentry can save a structurally sound door from unnecessary replacement, restoring both security and functionality at a fraction of the cost. 🚪 The Problem: A Severely Sagging Front Door The property owners had been struggling with a front door that had become increasingly difficult to close and lock properly. At first glance, many companies would immediately recommend replacing the entire f...