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Door Not Closing Properly? Common Causes and Professional Fixes

Door Not Closing Properly? Common Causes and Professional Fixes A door that won’t close properly is more than just a daily frustration. Whether it’s sticking, scraping, bouncing open, or failing to latch, a poorly functioning door can affect security, energy efficiency, noise control, and overall comfort in your home or office. At BlueWood Handyman , our City & Guilds–qualified carpenters regularly help homeowners across Barnet, North London, and surrounding areas restore doors to smooth, reliable operation. Below, we explain the most common reasons doors don’t close properly — and how professional repairs fix the problem for good. Common Reasons a Door Won’t Close Properly 1. Loose or Worn Hinges Over time, door hinges can loosen, wear down, or become damaged. Even slight hinge movement can cause the door to drop, scrape the floor, or miss the latch. Professional fix: We tighten, realign, or replace hinges using the correct size and type — including heavy-duty or fire-rat...

Lesson Path

 

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Woodworking, Carpentry & Joinery



Simply watch the videos in order. 

Welcome to the Lesson Path

Whether you’re starting from scratch or brushing up on the basics, follow this journey to get hands-on experience with fundamental woodworking skills.

How the Lesson Path Works

Each lesson focuses on a specific skill or tool, gradually adding complexity as you progress. The lessons are carefully crafted to give you the perfect balance of theory and practice. Here's what to expect:







How to assemble a Combination Square

What you'll learn:

✅ How to take apart and reassemble a combination square step by step

✅ The key components: the lock bolt, spring, body, rule, and scriber

✅ How to set up the rule for easy and efficient measuring

✅ Tips for using the combination square as a tri-square, miter, depth gauge, height gauge, and more