Pry up on it until it comes loose and remove it.
Wooden front door wont lock.
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Shut the door and try to lock it.
If it won t lock open the door.
Key is hard to turn or won t go in the lock don t force the key.
This can stop the locking points engaging the keeps therefore preventing the door from locking.
Warping sometimes due to very poor weather conditions the door frame can warp.
This is usually a quick and simple problem to fix.
The door frame changes shape and size as a result of humidity and ground movement.
Assuming your door is made from wood the best plan of action is to remove the door from the hinges and sand it down to bare wood if possible give the door some time to dry out possibly in the sun or in your garage with a fan moving air across it to remove any moisture that is.
Wooden doors swell as humidity increases.
Front door swelling from water is often due to lack of protective finishing so prevention is key to avoiding the problem.
Tap the end of a chisel under the door stop on the striker side of the jamb.
However something as simple as a loose screw may be the culprit.
Depending on the type of door you have usually wood the steps will vary for fixing and repairing your exterior door.
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