When the Spring Don’t Spring
Do you know that springy thing on the back of doors? Well, did you know that it does more than just serve as a plaything for pets and children and adults who have nothing better to do with their lives? These springy things stop are supposed to stop your door from bumping into the wall behind it.
We say “supposed” because it doesn’t work all the time. If you slam a door open, the door handle might actually hit your wall, completely defeating the purpose of the springy thingy. Also, if your wall is too short for the spring to make contact with, you’re going to have lots of marks on your walls from where the doorknob or handle hits it.