On Jul 25, 3:26*am, "Rima Neas" wrote:
"RicodJour" wrote in message

You're not trying to center the door in the frame, are you? *The hinge
side gap is usually smaller for a reason.

Hinge side has virtually no gap and binds a little... while the strike side
has almost 1/4". *But please explain why the hinge side gap should be
smaller--assuming there is enough room on the strike side for the door to
swing shut.

The hinge side gap does not change with changes in the seasonal
cycle. I'm not sure where you are and what the humidity and
temperature swings are like, but you should adjust doors only when you
know where in the yearly expansion cycle you are (assuming wood
doors). If you adjust a door without taking into account where in the
cycle it is, you are very likely going to be revisiting the problem
later in the year when the door starts binding.

You need to insert some cardboard shims behind the jamb side hinge
leaves. That will take care of the hinge side binding and shift the
door in the opening so that the objectionable gap is less
objectionable.

A strike side gap of 3/16" or less is acceptable and does not warrant
extreme measures. There are other things in your house that probably
require attention and deserve some of your time.

R