How to Fix a Misaligned Door with Hinge Shims | Easy Latch & Strike Plate Repair

Is your exterior door not closing, latching, or locking properly after replacing hinges, knobs, or a deadbolt? In this video, I show how I fixed a misaligned back door using hinge shims from Lowe’s along with some simple DIY adjustments. Hinge Shims: https://amzn.to/46fAGgy Burr Set: https://amzn.to/46iFaTH Chisel Set: https://amzn.to/46cEorr 1-1/2 Inch Black Coated Flat Head Torx/Star Wood Screws: https://amzn.to/3JWCnbe 6" #2 Phillips Bit: https://amzn.to/4no5Bhx Here’s what I did step by step: ✅ Installed hinge shims to realign the door ✅ Filled old screw holes with wood glue and toothpicks ✅ Used a burr drill bit and chisel to adjust latch holes ✅ Moved and reinstalled strike plates for a perfect fit By the end, the door closes, latches, and locks smoothly. This DIY door repair works for both exterior and interior doors with deadbolt or latch alignment problems. Tools used: hinge shims, drill with burr attachment, chisel, screwdriver, wood glue, toothpicks 👍 If this video helped, don’t forget to like and subscribe for more DIY home improvement tips. Time Stamps: 00:00 - The Beginning 00:10 - The Issues 00:48 - Buying Hinge Shims 00:56 - Installing Hinge Shims 04:01 - Removing Old Weather Stripping and Installing New Weather Stripping 04:40 - Moving Strike Plates 04:56 - TIP #1 - Filling Old Screw Holes 05:27 - TIP #2 - Use Burr Attachment to Adjust Hole Size 05:48 - Using a Chisel Extend Strike Plate Mortise 06:07 - Predrilling for Strike Plate Screws 06:44 - TIP #3 - Add Washers as Spacers to Strike Plate 07:55 - TIP #4 - Use Burr Attachment to Adjust Strike Plate #DoorRepair #HingeShims #DIYHomeImprovement #ExteriorDoor #LatchRepair #StrikePlate