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If your home was built before 1978, painted surfaces may contain lead-based paint. Intact paint is usually not the main danger—the greater risk comes from sanding, scraping, drilling, demolition, or other repairs that create lead-contaminated dust. In This Article: Quick Answer When Lead Paint Is a Concern Where Lead Paint Is Commonly Found Repairs Most […]
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A loose or warped door may rattle, swing open by itself, refuse to seal tightly, or fit unevenly inside the frame. In many cases, the problem is caused by hinge movement, humidity changes, warped wood, or slight shifting of the frame over time. In This Article: Quick Answer Why Doors Become Loose or Warped How […]
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If a door won’t latch properly, the latch bolt and strike plate are usually out of alignment. In many cases, the problem is caused by loose hinges, seasonal movement, settling, or a shifted strike plate—not the latch itself. In This Article: Quick Answer Why Doors Stop Latching How to Diagnose the Problem Tighten Loose Hinges […]
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