On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:06:08 -0700 (PDT), Paul
wrote:

On Jul 29, 5:20*pm, Oren wrote:
On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:30:45 -0500, dpb wrote:
Oren wrote:
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Is the latch sticking, and not extending all the way out? *:-))

Possible, perhaps, but seems unlikely given the description of as much
as half-inch of clearance on the strike side between door and jamb...

I'll speculate; it's a jamb problem.

OP, where are YOU?

The latch is not sticking and it is extending all the way out.

Sorry I don't know my stop from my jamb ; )

There's about 1/4 inch or so between the edge of the door and the door
jamb.

When we close the bedroom door, you have to push it firmly so the
latch gets into the strike. So we're pushing it against the door stop
which isn't budging (and rightfully so). Since only about 1/8 inch or
so of the latch is in the strike (due to the space between door and
jamb), the doorstop forces the door open and the latch is easily
budged out of the strike.

The door is nice and snug against the jamb where the hinges are, no
space there between door and jamb.

It seems like the door needs to move closer to the strike. So I guess
like David said, I need to shim the hinges away from the jamb.

That's a good call. Put a level on the latch side edge of the door and
check for plumb. Which hinge (s) need a shim? Dense cardboard makes
for a good shim.