Loose door hanging off the frame? Learn this quick and effective DIY method to repair stripped or oversized door hinge screw ...

When houses settle, doors can settle along with them, resulting in misaligned door latches. Solve the problem with a file, a chisel, and a dab of lipstick (any shade will do).

I need some help with my front door.<BR><BR>A couple weeks ago the side of front door started to rub on near the top of the door frame - on the side the door opens from when you opened/closed it.

If the hinge is loose on the door side, or if you don't want to bother with the longer screw, you can glue a golf tee into the hole and cut it off flush with the surrounding wood.

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 ...