Save to Favorites. A period of general economic decline; typically defined as a decline in GDP for two or more consecutive quarters. A recession is typically accompanied by a drop in the stock market, an increase in unemployment, and a decline in the housing market. A recession is generally considered less severe than a depression, and if a recession continues long enough it is often then classified
The depth of a standard door jamb is 4 5/8 inches, which provides an extra 1/8 inch to account for slightly thicker walls due to stud size variation. While most modern homes have standard wall thicknesses, older homes often have thicker walls, as well as variation in thickness from wall to wall.
Close-up. You may also have to enlarge the latch hole in the jamb. Tighten the hinges first. Enlarge the strike plate hole. Move the strike plate. When a door latch wonât catch, Itâs because the latch doesnât align with the hole in the strike plate.Sometimes you can clearly see the misalignment. If not, do the âlipstick testâ (Photo 1). If you find that the latch contacts the strike plate too high or too low, make sure all the doorâs hinge screws are tight.lose-up. You may also have to enlarge the latch hole in the jamb. Tighten the hinges first. Enlarge the strike plate hole. Move the strike plate. When a door latch wonât catch, Itâs because the latch doesnât align with the hole in the strike plate.