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6 Questions, Answered
How do you fix squeaky door hinges?
Remove the hinge pin, clean it, apply white lithium grease, reinsert. Under 10 minutes. White lithium grease lasts 6-12 months — WD-40 lasts 2-4 weeks and makes it worse. Family Handyman Schlage
Repair5 sources8 min read
How do you fix a sagging door?
Tighten the top hinge screws. That's it for 80% of sagging doors — 5 minutes, one screwdriver. If screws spin, the hole is stripped: plug with a glued toothpick, re-drive. This Old House Family Handyman
Repair4 sources6 min read
How do you remove a door hinge pin?
Nail underneath the pin head, tap up with a hammer. 30 seconds. For corroded pins: penetrating oil, wait 15 minutes, then tap. wikiHow Bob Vila
How-To3 sources4 min read
How do you fix a sticking door?
Find the contact point (paper test), identify the cause, match the fix. Humidity swelling, loose hinges, and paint buildup each have different solutions. Wrong diagnosis = wrong fix. Bob Vila
Repair4 sources7 min read
When should you replace door hinges?
When the knuckle wobbles, the pin is pitted, or you've lubricated it 3+ times this year. At that point, a $5 hinge replacement is faster and cheaper than another tube of grease. Schlage
Replacement5 sources9 min read
What is the best lubricant for door hinges?
White lithium grease is the best overall choice. It lasts 6-12 months, resists water, and stays in the barrel. Silicone spray is second for interior doors. WD-40 is not a lubricant. Bob Vila Schlage
Comparison8 sources7 min read

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