Laying new carpet, stripping or painting a door, sanding down a rubbing edge — there are any number of reasons to take a door off its hinges.And although it looks simple enough, it can turn into ...

We show you how to rebuild your door hinges using our 1999 Chevrolet Suburban, who's driver-side door hinges were so badly worn that it couldn't close.

Garage Door Hinge Maintenance. Once your new hinges are installed, be sure to inspect them regularly -- at least twice a year -- for indications of wear or breakage.

Before You Begin. Before thinking about how to grease a garage door, there are a few other key maintenance tasks to complete.

Decorative garage door hardware (hinges, handles etc.) Instructions. 1. Map the Hinge Locations. Start this project by choosing the hinge locations.

Garage Door Hinge Repair. There are a lot of hinges at the back of most garage doors. If they become damaged or broken, your door won’t flex properly during operation.

Door Repair 101: How to Fix a Squeaky Door Hinge, Gaps, and More. Whether your door squeaks, sticks or opens on its own, there is no need to call in an expert to solve door problems.

A single-panel garage door with multiple hinges that folds when it slides up. Usually the cheapest option. $300-$800: $550: Tilt-up: ...

We know, we know, it’s news that garage doors need lubrication from time to time. In just 15 minutes, ... Take the garage door lubricant and spray it on the garage door’s hinges, ...

Replace the door — If all else fails, you may just have to get a new door. Fundamental problems may arise that some lubricant and a new hinge won’t fix. More from Tom's Guide ...