How Do You Tighten A Loose Door Hinge?
A heavy door puts a constant strain on the hinges, particularly the top one. This can loosen the screws and eventually enlarge the holes so the screws just spin when you try to tighten them. Here’s what to do if you’re facing this problem. Step 1 Tighten a loose hinge screw with a screwdriver as soon as you notice it. Otherwise the screw’s movement will likely strip the hole or cause the door to bind and mar the finish on its frame and edge. Step 2 If the screw turns but doesn’t tighten, the hole is already stripped. For lightweight interior doors, you can probably get away with the following quick fix. Open the door wide and wedge something under the door to take the weight off the hinge. Remove the loose screw and any other screw holding that hinge leaf. Dip a couple of cardboard matches in wood glue or white glue and insert them into the stripped hole. Reinstall the hinge. Step 3 An even better option is a variation on this idea: Plug the hole with glue-covered wood matches, a golf
