This is my problem. We have a door that goes from the house into a cold,
non-heated breezeway. We have to open and shut the door whenever we go
to
the cellar to do the laundary. Unfortunately, the door does not stay
shut
as the gap between the door and sides are a bit too wide. I would imagine
the door is not alligned right either.

Either install a door closing mechanism, so that the door will close
by itself or maybe add a magnet to the frame and a piece of iron to
the door so that it's kept closed.

Closing mechanism. as like those found on a swinging screen door ? Or, are
you referring to something else?

Would they sell this magnet/metal piece at Home Depot?

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generally about 1/8-1/4 inch I presume. And, they always come undone.
If I
had any woodworking ability I would work on setting the hinges right, but
to
be honest I wouldn't have a clue on how to do that.

Without you telling what kind of hinges the door has it's imposible to
help you there...

The door has two hinges with layers of paint caked over them. There is a
large pin with a ball shaped top holding the door in place. The door swings
inward toward the kitchen. One flat part of the hinge lies flat against the
frame. While the other part is on the side of the door. The the pin and
casing is on the kitchen side. Removing the screws may prove to be a chore.
But, the pin seems freely movable. As though someone had moved it recently.

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