I have a double door front entrance. The second door(the one not frequently used) does not easily open because it catches in the groove for the vertical lock. I usually need to unhinge it with a flathead screwdriver. I've tried to lower the strip at the bottom of the frame but it still catches! I've attached a picture. Any ideas on how to fix this? Thanks!
Doors – Front door is stuck on a stopper
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Best Answer
Assuming the door is positioned in the frame properly and the stopper is all the way up and stays up then you should be able to grind a bit off of the stopper. If you don't have a handheld grinder you can get a grinding stone that will work with an electric drill. The stopper is probably hardened and will not grind quickly but it doesn't look like you need to take much off.