A binding door may swing open of it’s own accord, close again when you’re not looking, then refuse to latch without a push in the right place. It’s a creaking, annoying, and sometimes comical problem ...

That high-pitched noise happens when metal surfaces in the hinge grind together without proper lubrication. While most people just spray something at the hinge and hope for the best, the real solution ...

Q: I have a problem with an interior door. It doesn’t latch. Although the door swings OK, it seems to bind when I close it. I have to throw my weight against it to get it to close. Is there a simple ...

In the home--as in life--it's often the little things that matter. And it's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. Whether it's the front-door lock that won't let you ...

DOORS take a lot of beating on a daily basis. If you have doors that need repairing, here are some quick and easy tips to get you started ... If a door sags a little, the latch bolt will be out of ...

When installing a new or used door, it is important that the hinges are mortised (or recessed) properly. A mortise hinge template and a router are great for installing a large number of hinges, but ...

Noisy door hinges can be incredibly annoying, especially when you're hearing them come from the most frequently used entryways in your house. The internet is full of interesting tips and tricks for ...

A loose door hinge is annoying enough, but it’s even worse when you’ve tried to screw it back in before realizing the holes are stripped and the screws won’t catch. But there’s a clever way to use a ...

We all have cabinet doors in our homes in the kitchen, bedroom, and home offices. Cabinet doors and hinges can be the most surprising and disappointing household items to break or tilt at the most ...