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Doors stick when the hinges sag, when the door frame
shifts, or when humidity causes the door and door frame to
swell. If the door seems to be sagging within the frame,
make sure the hinge screws are tight. Screws that are
loose may need to have their screw holes repaired.
If the door continues to stick, you'll need to plane
or sand the door edge at the
point where the door touches the door frame. After you're
done, don't forget to refinish the edge of the door. |
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 Drive the
lower hinge pin out with a screwdriver and hammer. Hold
the door in place and drive out the upper pin. Some hinges
have an access hole in the bottom. To avoid marring the
hinge finish, you can insert a nail or small Phillips
screwdriver and drive the pin upward. |
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 Once the
door is removed from its hinges, tighten any loose screws.
If the wood behind the hinge will not hold the screws
tightly, remove the hinges completely. |
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 Coat wooden
golf tees or dowels with wood glue and then drive them
into the worn screw holes. Let the glue dry completely and
then cut off the excess wooden tee. |
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 Drill pilot
holes in the new wood and rehang the hinge with the new
wood as a base for the screws. |
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RELATED PROJECTS
Aligning the Bolt and
Strike Plate
Installing a Security
Lock |
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