How can I repair a wood door that won't close?

Sounds like the door might be swollen. Has it ever closed before? Or has it always been like this. Is it a matter of trimming the door to get it closed. Did you add a rug or a higher floor that has a different height at the bottom? I have no idea if this might help you but if so, Check out my post:

https://karupp-did.net/how-to-cut-down-the-height-of-an-interior-door-without-re-painting/

Do you think it is a problem with the door fitting in the frame, a latch that won't catch?

Can you be more specific? Plus does this door go to the outside or an inside door?

If it's the latch, you can move the plate up or down so they line up.

Here's a video that might help - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlD3GxHjIzM

Diane

See if these ideas help your issue.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSoBgX1wMik

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAl_UNWHKEY

Are you talking about a entry or closet door or a cabinet door? Follow the instructions of the video above for an entry door. If it is a cabinet door especially if it has been painted, take the hinge off of the door and clean it. Often times paint stuck in the hinge prevents it from functioning properly. Dirt can also build up in it. Try to remove the hinge pin if there is one, clean then reinstall.

Hello there Diane,

Check out the hinge and make sure all ok! there, as it may have loosened or bent out of shape. If door has swollen and is now too big, you can plane it down a bit at a time, and then try. Best wishes.

The house might have shifted or the door swelled. You can try trimming a tad off the bottom of the door so you can get it to close.

It is probably swollen. That’s why I prefer fiberglass or steel. You can shave it but then you run the risk of a gap if it goes down. Not a huge deal if it’s an interior door.

Try a little wax! Wax can work wonders for getting doors and drawers to close!

Did you check the hinges? That's where I would start! If that doesn't solve the issue, then you have a bunch of really great suggestions here.

Hi Diana, it might have got out of square, you can move the lath to make it work, but if it moved because of weather change you it may happen again, hope this helps you out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcWRcbK4Ra4

I have an old house, I fixed mine by checking the door hinges on the door jam. One of the screws had stripped out the door jam. I measured and got a wooden dowel slightly bigger than the hole diameter at the hardware store and a thinner, longer screw. I drilled out the hole to accomodate the wood dowel, hammered it in, sawed off the excess, then put the hinge in place and screwed in the new longer screw. I also every fall rub either a wax candle or a bar of soap along the edges of the door. And presto its good till next year.