Thanks Kevin - I see a long day fixing many doors in our old house. We didn’t think we could do it without help, but you’ve shown how easy this can be.
Hi Kevin. Thank you very much for making this video and sharing your knowledge. I was able to fix my bathroom door by simply tightening the screws belonging to the upper hinge. Your video was a great help. Thank you again!
Great job! Watched a lot of videos for my situation. At 8 minutes you solved the issue! Thx! Heck I was to the point going to use drastic measures with a grinder haha!
Thanks renovating an apartment and the bottom to the door in one apartment doesn't close well. Chisel is the answer I would say on the bottom hinge where the door sticks. In your videos you look like you are looking into the space above the video, I'm sure there is a way to fix this. I haven't looked at your other videos but that would be a huge improvement.
Great video. I have a door difficult to close during winter time and no problem during summer. I found it's the lower part of the door rubbing the door frame. What do you suggest?
Great video. But I'm curious how you do that 4th fix when the door frame is metal not wood would you chisel out behind the hinge that's attached to the door itself
If the door frame is metal, you wouldn't want to chisel it. If the door is wood you can try sanding or planing a portion of the edge. I hope that works for you.
First guy I have seen on RUclips, who knows what he’s talking about everybody else takes pins out and bends the hinge absolutely useless in Europe where we don’t have such hinges sometimes however, you only need to tighten up the loose screws. I would give anybody this advice look at your door and do a bit of Sherlock Holmes as the door will show you why it’s rubbing or not fitting properly into the doorframe take your time and use your common sense.
Hello Kevin, My bedroom door is closing and I have adequate gap, top, bottom, and jam. The problem is the door is very tight to close properly. I notice both hinges have a gap rather than being flat together with the door closed.
My door is stuck at the bottom because the house is old and so the doorway isn't straight. I can see there is a slight gap at the top left, but I don't know what to do. It's a problem every winter, and I had to replace the dead bolt. So I am sanding the bottom.
I already did the 3" screw change but it didn't help the bottom come out some as it still is unevenly spaced on latch side of door, thinner on top and tapers out to wider on the bottom. Should I somehow shim the bottom hinge to bring it out??
That would be a good idea, it wouldn't hurt to try. My suggestion is to use pieces of cardboard instead of wood. This would allow you to flatten the cardboard to the correct amount by screwing the screw in more or less.
Do you know how this would affect a door on a house that has seasonal shifting to where the door sticks/can't close in the summer and is too loose in the winter?
I can see how these methods can be problematic with an issue like that. I'm surprised the door sticks in the summer, because I thought it was the cold temperatures that make wood swell. I would consider in that type of situation to take the door off the hinges, take the handle/deadbolt off, and plane enough of the edge of the door to where it closes in the summer when it''s sticking. If the door is so loose that it creates an air gap, you may consider putting on new weather stripping around the jamb so it steals the gap. I hope this suggestion helps!
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Thanks Kevin - I see a long day fixing many doors in our old house. We didn’t think we could do it without help, but you’ve shown how easy this can be.
Thank you for this video! I fixed my front door, and felt so proud (as a 67 year old woman with a few hand tools.)
Thank you for the comment. I enjoyed hearing this!
This was a great video. Very informative and also straight to the point which is rarer these days.
Hi Kevin. Thank you very much for making this video and sharing your knowledge. I was able to fix my bathroom door by simply tightening the screws belonging to the upper hinge. Your video was a great help. Thank you again!
Thank you for the comment. Helping people like you is why i make videos. I'm glad I could help.
Thanks Kevin, this helped me fix a door in my home!! No more frustration :)
Chiseling is a great idea and a tool I already have, thanks.
Great job! Watched a lot of videos for my situation. At 8 minutes you solved the issue! Thx! Heck I was to the point going to use drastic measures with a grinder haha!
I'm glad you found the answer you were looking for. Thank you for the comment!
Exactly what I need
Thanks renovating an apartment and the bottom to the door in one apartment doesn't close well. Chisel is the answer I would say on the bottom hinge where the door sticks. In your videos you look like you are looking into the space above the video, I'm sure there is a way to fix this. I haven't looked at your other videos but that would be a huge improvement.
Great video. I have a door difficult to close during winter time and no problem during summer. I found it's the lower part of the door rubbing the door frame. What do you suggest?
I would use a hand plane or electric sander to take a little wood off in that area. You probably only need an eighth of an inch or so. Not too much.
Yes all the screws are tightened down. I’m wondering if I need to chisel down a little more 0:52 on the jam side so the hinge closes flat.
That would help if you think it will make the hinge close flat. The ultimate goal is to get the door back to the way it worked when it was new.
Good work! Thank you for the tips, chief!!!
Great video. But I'm curious how you do that 4th fix when the door frame is metal not wood would you chisel out behind the hinge that's attached to the door itself
If the door frame is metal, you wouldn't want to chisel it. If the door is wood you can try sanding or planing a portion of the edge. I hope that works for you.
First guy I have seen on RUclips, who knows what he’s talking about everybody else takes pins out and bends the hinge absolutely useless in Europe where we don’t have such hinges sometimes however, you only need to tighten up the loose screws. I would give anybody this advice look at your door and do a bit of Sherlock Holmes as the door will show you why it’s rubbing or not fitting properly into the doorframe take your time and use your common sense.
Saw the dewalt and knew the guy knew his stuff....
Turn the music down even a little more for talking. Great tutorial!
Great advice, thank you.
Hello Kevin,
My bedroom door is closing and I have adequate gap, top, bottom, and jam. The problem is the door is very tight to close properly. I notice both hinges have a gap rather than being flat together with the door closed.
Did you check if all the screws in the hinges are tightened? Try tightening the screws.
Thank you
You're welcome
You can also bend the hinge knuckles easily.
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You are very observant. I was blinking between takes for sure. I'll start throwing in a few blinks on camera for you!
@@woodworkfamily9787 throw in a few winks and blinks. blowing a kiss towards the camera would be helpful as well.
My door is stuck at the bottom because the house is old and so the doorway isn't straight. I can see there is a slight gap at the top left, but I don't know what to do. It's a problem every winter, and I had to replace the dead bolt. So I am sanding the bottom.
I already did the 3" screw change but it didn't help the bottom come out some as it still is unevenly spaced on latch side of door, thinner on top and tapers out to wider on the bottom. Should I somehow shim the bottom hinge to bring it out??
That would be a good idea, it wouldn't hurt to try. My suggestion is to use pieces of cardboard instead of wood. This would allow you to flatten the cardboard to the correct amount by screwing the screw in more or less.
@@woodworkfamily9787 Thank You very much!! I'll try it
What about a door that is not sticking on the top but has dropped equally on both sides?
Do you know how this would affect a door on a house that has seasonal shifting to where the door sticks/can't close in the summer and is too loose in the winter?
I can see how these methods can be problematic with an issue like that. I'm surprised the door sticks in the summer, because I thought it was the cold temperatures that make wood swell.
I would consider in that type of situation to take the door off the hinges, take the handle/deadbolt off, and plane enough of the edge of the door to where it closes in the summer when it''s sticking.
If the door is so loose that it creates an air gap, you may consider putting on new weather stripping around the jamb so it steals the gap.
I hope this suggestion helps!
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I have a basement door that is sticking on the bottom below the door handle.
Take a look at the lower hinge. That one may need adjustment.
i never use a drill gun to put screws in only out strip that out in a second
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