Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 August 1994 — Page 33

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6,1994

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

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HOUSEHOLD HELP

By JOHN AMANTEA King Features Q. My wife and I recently did ! some interior renovation work in our home. We replaced both the front door and side kitchen door without a problem. However, even though we Installed the new doors on the old hinges, there is a problem with the latch and strike plate. The existing frame is in good condition, so we didn’t have to replace it Can I remedy this situation so that my doors open and shut properly? A. Initially speaking, you are quite fortunate to find doors to even fit your present frames. Most often, both the frame and door should be replaced to assure a correct airtight seal. You can begin your troubleshooting by making sure that the hinges are firmly screwed into place. Although you were not specific regarding the exact problem with the latch and strike plate, there is recourse. If the latch is slightly off the mark, and is missing the strike plate hole, you can try an adjustment. This procedure will take some time and patience, but will correct itself. Remove the strike plate from the frame and only chisel out a little wood at a time. You can extract wood from whatever side is lacking the needed space for proper closure. Be sure not to disturb the strike plates while enlarging the hole itself. Replace the strike plate securely and test for correct opening and closure. Your door should close with minimal force if done correctly. SendyourHouseholdHelpquestions to John Amantea, King Features Weekly Service, 235East45th Street, New York, NY. 10017.

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