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Door Not Closing Properly? Here’s What Could Be Wrong

  πŸšͺ Door Not Closing Properly? Here’s What Could Be Wrong * This post contains affiliate links. See our policies for more details. Let’s face it —  doors are one of those things we never think twice about . We open them, close them, walk through them, and rarely stop to notice them... until they stop working properly. Suddenly, that once-smooth swing turns into an annoying  push, pull, or shoulder shove  just to get it shut. If you’ve found yourself wrestling with your door lately — maybe it’s sticking, scraping, or leaving a gap when it’s supposed to be closed — you’re not alone. At  BlueWood Handyman , we’ve spent over  30 years  fixing just about every type of door issue imaginable across  Barnet, North London, and surrounding areas . Let’s walk through the  top reasons your door might not be closing properly , and what you can do about it — including when it’s time to call in the pros. 1. πŸ”© Hinge Problems — The Quiet Culprit Loose or s...

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