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Loose hinge screws are not hard to fix Wooden doors get a lot of abuse. To make matters worse they are relatively heavy; their frames are usually made of pine and they are hanging from six wood screws. The screws can get loose from either the door or the doorjamb, or both. 
Whichever screws get loose they are re-tightened until that no longer works, then longer screws are put in. Finally the screws just won't hold any more. Fortunately, the fix is easier than it looks. Try this, and the door should now be tight for years to come.How to get it doneMaterials: Wooden matchsticks, toothpicks or golf tees; carpenters glue; damp cloth; brass wood screws; powdered graphite Tools: Screwdriver, utility knife or small saw, marker, drill and bit, hammer 1. Open the door and have a friend support it while you remove the hinge pins. If no one is around to help, I have turned a metal dustpan upside down and used it as a wedge while I pushed the door so that it rested against the wall. 2. Lean the door against the wall and remove the loose screws. Inspect screws. If badly worn, replace. If still good, set aside where they cannot be lost. 3. If you are using wood matches, break off the flammable tips before using. Dip the matchsticks, golf tees or toothpicks into the carpenters glue, then press them into the screw holes. Wipe off any excess glue with a damp rag. 4. Let glue dry. As soon as it dries, trim sticks flush to the jamb or door. 5. Put the hinge plate back and mark hole locations. 6. Re-drill pilot holes. Be sure to use a slightly smaller bit than the size of the screws. 7. Re-attach hinge plate with screws. 8. Lubricate pins with powdered graphite. Ask your friend to help you put the door back into place. Line up the hinge plates and insert the pins. Tap pins into place with hammer. |
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