Hammond Re-Engineered DIY Guides · No. 34
Rehang a Sagging Interior Door
Hinges, Shims, Square
A door that rubs, sticks, or won't latch usually has three possible fixes, none requiring new hinges. This book walks the shim trick, the longer hinge screw, and the strike-plate adjustment.
Kindle edition coming soon. Until then, the PDF download includes the same content.
About This Guide
Rubbing door. Sticking latch. 20 minutes.
A sagging door has one of three root causes: loose hinge screws, wrong strike plate alignment, or a warped door. The first two are free fixes.
This book walks: - Diagnosing the actual rub point. - Tightening hinge screws (and the 3" screw trick). - Shimming the hinges. - Adjusting the strike plate. - Plane a warped door as a last resort.
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