Interior Door Hinge
Hardware · Moderate
Butt hinges on interior doors. Squeaks, sagging, or doors that drift shut are hinge problems — often just loose or worn pins and screws.
Replacement cost
$2–$10
Typical lifespan
15 yrs
Maintenance
every 1 year
Tools you may need
- Phillips screwdriver
- Drill (for stripped holes)
- Wood glue + golf tees or dowels (stripped holes)
Steps
- Support the door's weight and remove the bottom hinge screws first.
- Fill any stripped screw holes with glued dowels and let set.
- Screw the new leaf into the jamb and door, top hinge last.
- Swing the door to test latch alignment; adjust by loosening and re-seating.
Maintenance
Tighten screws and silicone-lube pins yearly; never use oil that drips onto carpet. (Suggested interval: every 1 year.)
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