Over time a door hinge can become
loose due to repeated use of the door. A loose door hinge can frequently be
observed by the door sagging, suddenly jamming, or simply not closing properly.
The first step to take when you
suspect a loose door hinge is to use a Philips screw driver and try tightening
the screws on the door hinge, both on the door frame and on the door.
If the screws continue to spin freely
as you attempt to tighten them with the screwdriver, then they are stripped and
you need to go to plan b.
Plan b requires removing the door
from the door frame and taking off the hinge to the door and/or door frame,
depending upon which screws are stripped. You can remove the door by simply
tapping out the door hinge pins with a hammer and a thin screwdriver.
Once you have removed the door
hinge, visit your local hardware store and purchase a length of wood dowel,
preferably ¼” in diameter.
Next, use a drill and ¼”
drill bit to drill out the stripped screw holes on the door frame and/or
door. Then apply wood glue to a short length of dowel material and tap
it into the hole with a hammer. Allow the glue to fully dry and then cut
and/or sand the dowel flush with the door frame and/or door.
Next attach the door hinge
back onto the door frame and/or door. You may want to pre-drill a pilot
hole into the wood dowels to enable the screws to go in more easily.
Photo by Mark Donovan
Finally mount the door onto the door
frame hinges and reinsert the hinge pins.
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