A jammed door latch, often caused by slight misalignment from regular use, can be easily fixed by homeowners. By loosening ...

Q: I have a home from the 1970s, and it’s starting to show its age. I can fix most small problems, but I’m having trouble with a couple of doors. One door is split on the side where the latch holds ...

Door latches come in a variety of styles and types, and are probably more versatile than you might think. They’re most commonly seen on backyard fence gates, toolshed doors, and barns, but they can ...

Q: I’m having a problem with my storm door not closing all the way. I think the problem is that the door is two steps from the landing, and everyone, including myself, has a tendency to pull down on ...

A Bushwick tenant is faced with an issue that not only threatens her safety but the safety of everyone in the building. Lyric Thompson says both the front and vestibule door of the building don’t ...

Ford has issued a recall for approximately 1.3 million pickup trucks because frozen latches may keep the door from opening or closing properly. The Problem:Frozen door latches, as well as bent or ...

A failure to design and manufacture high-quality door latches has triggered another major recall at Ford, this time involving the most popular vehicle in the U.S. The Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker ...

Ford just announced a recall affecting 389,585 2012-14 Ford Fiestas and 2013-14 Ford Fusions and Lincoln MKZs, after three incidents caused by faulty or broken door latches, The Detroit News reports.