A binding door may swing open of it’s own accord, close again when you’re not looking, then refuse to latch without a push in the right place. It’s a creaking, annoying, and sometimes comical problem ...
Q: I have a problem with an interior door. It doesn’t latch. Although the door swings OK, it seems to bind when I close it. I have to throw my weight against it to get it to close. Is there a simple ...
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? In the home--as in life--it's often the little things that matter. And it's amazing ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's easy for door hinges to loosen over time, as frequent use ...
Noisy door hinges can be incredibly annoying, especially when you're hearing them come from the most frequently used entryways in your house. The internet is full of interesting tips and tricks for ...
Picture it: you’ve poured your morning coffee, and you’re making your way to your patio to watch the sunrise. You slide into your warmest slippers, grab your Kindle, reach for the doorknob — and let ...
A loose door hinge is annoying enough, but it’s even worse when you’ve tried to screw it back in before realizing the holes are stripped and the screws won’t catch. But there’s a clever way to use a ...
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Removing a door from its hinges is about as simple a DIY job as comes along. Yet more ...
We all have cabinet doors in our homes in the kitchen, bedroom, and home offices. Cabinet doors and hinges can be the most surprising and disappointing household items to break or tilt at the most ...
Most contractors order pre-hung doors on remodeling projects and new construction. They arrive hinged to the jamb with at least one cross brace to keep the unit square. But once the braces come off, ...
If the doors in your home are hollow and you have kids, chances are you’ve had to repair a hole in a door. Most post-World War II homes have hollow-core doors. The core of the door usually consists of ...