How To Fix A Door Hinge Hole

A how to video my first of many to come looking forward to sharing.

How to fix a door hinge hole.

We have hinges to thank for our doors ability to open and close. Fix it the right way not the wrong way. We ll walk you through the basics like how to tighten a loose hinge shim a hinge and fix a squeaky hinge. This is the fix.

This is how i fixed my bathroom door. This step by step tutorial will show you how to fill hinge holes screws cutouts etc. Then bore out the stripped holes with a 3 8 inch diameter bit. Spread carpenter s glue onto a 3 8 inch diameter x 1 inch long wood dowel and tap it into the hole until it s flush with the jamb.

Subscribe to our channel and like our video. Swing the leaf away from the jamb. Bore out and plug each of the remaining stripped screw holes the same way. Luckily most hinge issues have simple fixes.

Wait at least an hour. This is not how i usually would do this fix but thought people would like the mi. Ever try tightening a screw and it just keeps turning and doesn t grab. How to fix a loose door hinge in 10 minutes leah from see jane drill demonstrates how to fix a loose door hinge.

I mentioned at the beginning of the year that i wanted to get back to the gritty house diy tutorials and i think today s tutorial for how to fill hinge holes definitely fits. One day monkey boy decided to swing with his full weight hangi. This applies to holes drilled in wood and isn t meant for sheetrock. The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool.

I am the father of 2 young kids henceforth known as monkey boy and disaster girl as they break stuff around the house i try to fix it. If all the hinges have loose screws it will be easier to just completely remove the door.