How to fix a door that won't latch like a pro - DIY

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  • @binchicken1974
    @binchicken1974 3 роки тому +14

    Love your simple and easy to follow videos. Helped so much with painting my house and can’t wait to tackle more projects in the future.
    you’re a saint Bill 👏👍

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 роки тому

      Glad the videos are helping 👍👍👍

  • @victorwang150
    @victorwang150 28 днів тому

    Just used your method and added a piece of paper behind the door hinge, and it worked perfectly for me, thank you so much Bill!

  • @sarchlalaith8836
    @sarchlalaith8836 3 роки тому +6

    No end to Bills talent!

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 роки тому +1

      👍👍👍

    • @sarchlalaith8836
      @sarchlalaith8836 3 роки тому

      @@billshowto If I was gay, I'd date you just because the house would always be flawless 😉

  • @rrome6178
    @rrome6178 3 роки тому +3

    This was very helpful! We have a door that we tried to straighten and could never get it to latch, now I have the proper tips to get the job done. Thank you!

  • @Jopacob
    @Jopacob 2 роки тому +2

    Bill, The Door Whisperer! Cheers mate

  • @MsRainingDays
    @MsRainingDays 2 роки тому +2

    Such a perfect systematic way to figure out the core of the issue🙌

  • @OzPanthera
    @OzPanthera 2 роки тому +9

    I've hung a couple of doors and I've had to do it on my own, so I wanted to share another tip with you all. Using the pry bar like in this video is a great idea but if you're hanging a door from scratch eg. marking out the necessary positions where the hinges need to be located (normally on the door itself and the jamb), then either using a router or chisel & hammer to cut out the necessary timber to make hinge recess area can be a tad frustrating for a novice (read mind-blowing!). To help keep the door in the perfect position I suggest you carry a small book with you i.e. I personally use an old phone book as the height can be adjusted by fractions of a millimetre and the book's size spreads the area enough to cover virtually the whole of the bottom of the door therefore making a second choc for the most part redundant. Just a simple tip that's worked for me, I hope it does the same for you.

  • @KomenCents
    @KomenCents Рік тому

    Hey Bill. Thanks.. your video wasn't boring and didn't have too many useless clips and repeated info. I appreciate the helpfulness

  • @somewhereelse3813
    @somewhereelse3813 3 роки тому +1

    Hand illustration was perfect.
    Good job bill

  • @kathnaisby6316
    @kathnaisby6316 Рік тому +1

    Great advice and explained really well, gives me confidence to have a go 👍

  • @cheerytomato6196
    @cheerytomato6196 3 роки тому +2

    Love your work Bill

  • @kentsoe3886
    @kentsoe3886 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much Bill,
    Very helpful and easy to follow. I can save A lot money

  • @MichaelAussie05
    @MichaelAussie05 3 роки тому +2

    Bill love your work mate I learn so much on this channel. Cheers.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 роки тому

      You’re very welcome 👍

  • @alexkerridge
    @alexkerridge 3 роки тому +2

    Great video Bill, had to install a new door latch and handle a couple of months ago and one of your videos helped me do it. This one will really come in handy next time one of the doors stops closing properly!

  • @ipcam1138
    @ipcam1138 3 роки тому +1

    Nice trick with the pry bar. Thanks for sharing

  • @ilovejobbo
    @ilovejobbo Рік тому

    the paper trick was awesome! You're the best youtuber for handyman stuff.

  • @johnsavory75
    @johnsavory75 3 роки тому +2

    Well done Bill, your honest and helpful character really shines through on your vids, wishing you every success mate!

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 роки тому

      Much appreciated 👍👍👍

  • @alpha1710
    @alpha1710 2 роки тому

    Thanks bill. You are a saviour.

  • @KyleASwan
    @KyleASwan 3 роки тому +2

    It's crazy how racy you make this stuff look. You're great! Just moved to a new house so I've been using a lot of your videos to make some repairs/ upgrades. Thanks so much!

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 роки тому +1

      You’re very welcome 👍

  • @kauaireed9006
    @kauaireed9006 2 роки тому +1

    Best video out of 30 thanks

  • @garyneens6571
    @garyneens6571 3 роки тому +1

    Great video Bill 👍

  • @williamwang2047
    @williamwang2047 2 роки тому

    Thanks Bill for all your videos, so good to see your videos so I can try work on it myself

  • @thndrgrrrl
    @thndrgrrrl 3 роки тому +1

    Your videos are super helpful, thanks for making them!

  • @jeffbradley8783
    @jeffbradley8783 3 роки тому +2

    Great video mate 👍

  • @ihewer
    @ihewer 3 роки тому +1

    Great work mate and so simple

  • @Mick_Au
    @Mick_Au 3 роки тому +4

    As always Bill amazing video thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us. New house and it missing a screw in the hinge. New houses quantity over quality sadly.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 роки тому +1

      Unfortunately I get just as much work from new houses as I do old 👍

    • @Mick_Au
      @Mick_Au 3 роки тому

      @@billshowto Interesting Bill 👍👍

  • @keza41
    @keza41 3 роки тому +3

    Ok Bud, I have watched a few of your vids now so I’m gonna sub. Love your delivery and you’ve got skills bro. As an aside, it’s great to watch a vid without a big intro and shitty music, just straight into it. Top YouTubing.

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 роки тому

      Lol it’s probably a good thing that I lack editing skills then. I’m surprised I got UA-cam working 👍👍👍

  • @rooboy99
    @rooboy99 3 роки тому +1

    Another helpful video. Good on ya bill

  • @donaldmcintyre3990
    @donaldmcintyre3990 3 роки тому +1

    Good tips Bill 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @rubenzuno951
    @rubenzuno951 2 роки тому +1

    Nice Work I learned a lot from your video

  • @AK313AK
    @AK313AK 3 роки тому +1

    Another brilliant informative video. Respect from pakistan. 🇵🇰

  • @fanmengchen2323
    @fanmengchen2323 Рік тому +1

    Good tutorial . Thanks !

  • @richardcooper
    @richardcooper 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Bill just came across your Channel today, awesome content and very informative, thanks for you effort and knowledge :)

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  2 роки тому

      You’re very welcome, glad you’re enjoying it 👍

  • @lesaustin90
    @lesaustin90 3 роки тому +1

    Another informative demonstration. Thank you.

  • @zacj63
    @zacj63 3 роки тому +1

    This channel is much better than TAFE to learn about the handyman job. Thanks, Bill, for sharing these tricks, especially the crowbar trick.👍👍👍

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 роки тому

      You’re very welcome 👍👍👍

  • @roystankado7769
    @roystankado7769 2 роки тому +1

    Sound of the door closing is just satisfying

  • @prabinshreesh4288
    @prabinshreesh4288 Місяць тому

    Thank you so
    Much bro I have been frustrated with this problem❤

  • @chrisford7782
    @chrisford7782 2 роки тому

    Incredible, just love this simple video.

  • @magedboules215
    @magedboules215 Місяць тому +1

    I really want to congratulate you man
    I think your video is the best about this topic ,much better than other videos which had more views
    Great job

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  Місяць тому

      Glad I could help👍👍👍

  • @emusaurus
    @emusaurus 3 роки тому +2

    You're so clever. Wish I'd known the crowbar trick when I did mine.

  • @Hibrahimandco
    @Hibrahimandco 2 роки тому

    Very informative thanks bill ur videos encouraged me to start my own handyman business and I’m loving it keep up the great work.

  • @AshHairDiva
    @AshHairDiva 6 місяців тому +1

    The first trick helped thanks ❤

  • @davidellery6210
    @davidellery6210 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Bill, thank you so much for the video on how to tighten a toilet seat. You saved me hundreds of dollars. I was going to call a plumber then I watched your video and fixed the problem in five minutes. Keep up the good work.

  • @pquach00
    @pquach00 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing, this is very helpful!

  • @HasanatPage
    @HasanatPage Рік тому

    Ive heard that some people file the T strike plate when it doesnt latch, what do you think about that?

  • @lr1255
    @lr1255 2 роки тому +1

    Nice job

  • @kalisharichards7686
    @kalisharichards7686 Рік тому

    Thanks for this video, it was quite resourceful. ❤

  • @royc6146
    @royc6146 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant! It works! using the A4 Paper trick. Thank you so much

  • @shaunnz7444
    @shaunnz7444 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Bill, mine is old house and door latch is going in too high on strike plate. Any suggestions please?
    Would I pack out top hinge to drop it?

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 роки тому

      Pack out the top hinge to lower the latch and pack out the bottom hinge to raise the latch 👍

  • @commanderkeen3787
    @commanderkeen3787 3 роки тому +14

    Another problem with these cheap hollow doors is that they deform in different weather conditions which can also affect the latching ability

  • @Susi-Saks
    @Susi-Saks 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks heaps for the 'how to" .. I have 4 doors that don't latch properly and by the way you described it I think even I can do that... CHEERS!
    PS: Sometimes it is fixed on its own, either in winter/summer .. and it depends on the weather???

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 роки тому +1

      you're very welcome. This is also due to expansion and contraction as the weather changes 👍

    • @Susi-Saks
      @Susi-Saks 3 роки тому

      @@billshowto Thank you...

  • @c.p.1589
    @c.p.1589 7 місяців тому +1

    Just about to do a reno and this vid makes me anxious. So many absolutely useless, unskilled tradesman in Australia, and so few Bills.

  • @miker8149
    @miker8149 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks nice video

  • @gyurmethlodroe1774
    @gyurmethlodroe1774 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks a ton mate

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  8 місяців тому

      You’re welcome 👍

  • @vivekragu908
    @vivekragu908 3 дні тому +1

    Thank you 🙏

  • @asiab4565
    @asiab4565 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video :)

  • @sharmaaggam1
    @sharmaaggam1 Рік тому

    Thank you for your help

  • @Freelythoughtful
    @Freelythoughtful Рік тому

    this worked perfectly for a door that was off centre after a large earthquake (south island NZ here :) )

  • @philjohnston9616
    @philjohnston9616 3 роки тому +1

    Helpful tips. Like the paper trick. Also found a match stick or tooth pick in the screw hole when they don't tighten back up helps

  • @jonalexharris
    @jonalexharris 2 роки тому

    Oh dear. New build you reckon! 🤦🏻‍♂️ Love the channel btw.
    Scott Brown Carpentry (a great NZ UA-camr builder/tools/carpentry channel) has a merch Tshirt he sells with the saying ‘But, can he hang a door?’ Clearly these builders couldn’t…..
    You must have chuckled a little going into a new build and charging some poor client to fix up the mess left by their ‘master builder’.

  • @mlc4050
    @mlc4050 Рік тому

    Good to know construction and workmanship is just as spotty in other countries. Stay in school kids!

  • @angelacraig2390
    @angelacraig2390 2 роки тому

    Do you have a video of one that has latched and won’t open

  • @thndrgrrrl
    @thndrgrrrl 3 роки тому

    We recently moved into a house where the screen/storm door has one of those lever-type handles, but it will only work by pulling it up. You cannot push it down, it wont go. Any clue why and how to fix that?

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 роки тому +1

      It could be installed backwards

  • @floridamanpresents3952
    @floridamanpresents3952 2 роки тому +1

    i like this one too

  • @Bilal_El-Hassan
    @Bilal_El-Hassan 3 роки тому +1

    Yeah Billy 😁

  • @taililly2483
    @taililly2483 2 роки тому

    Why can't I find a handyman like you in my area? Do you take on jobs in the southwest U.S. states?🙂

  • @MrCoffeypaul
    @MrCoffeypaul 3 роки тому +1

    Small tip with the drill, lock it in neutral when shifting or tightening a screw.

    • @Jopacob
      @Jopacob 2 роки тому

      What do mean? On the torque setting?

  • @ned.234
    @ned.234 3 роки тому +3

    Me watching this whole video at 3am with no problems with my doors 😅

  • @MRK281
    @MRK281 3 роки тому

    Brilliant 👍

  • @TheRealMrCods
    @TheRealMrCods 3 роки тому

    That strike plate looked like it had already been moved? Looked not on right and looked like putty at the bottom to hide the fact they had to redo it at some stage?

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 роки тому +1

      Welcome to newly built houses in Australia 👍

    • @TheRealMrCods
      @TheRealMrCods 3 роки тому

      @@billshowto LOL Sad fact, Noting is ever built like it used to be.

  • @kj3776
    @kj3776 2 роки тому

    Whoa!

  • @snappycattimesten
    @snappycattimesten 3 роки тому

    Thanks Billal.
    Brand new house all yours for $1M. Doors not working of course.

  • @peterryan7340
    @peterryan7340 3 роки тому

    I use a tool called a Viking Arm to lift doors

    • @billshowto
      @billshowto  3 роки тому +1

      I just looked it up. I haven’t seen those before 👍

  • @jethrohaha
    @jethrohaha 3 роки тому +1

    Just fixed my bathroom door, saved at least $50 from hiring a handyman

  • @Enerolisa
    @Enerolisa 2 роки тому

    Im having this problem in 4 of my doors at my new house

  • @johntojnar7070
    @johntojnar7070 Рік тому

    Another ripper Bill…

  • @mundepharalede1
    @mundepharalede1 Рік тому

    thanks for your help