Screws Stripped On Door Hinge

Plug holes with golf tees if the holes are big enough.

Screws stripped on door hinge.

When you first notice this it is important that you fix the problem as soon as you can. The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool. Open the door wide and insert a wedge under the bottom outside corner to level it. This is caused by the strain that heavy doors can put on both hinges and screws.

Drill out the old holes. This is not how i usually would do this fix but thought people would like the mi. Remove the loose screws and the hinge. Remove the screws that hold the loose hinge leaf to the door jamb.

Fix it the right way not the wrong way. A how to video my first of many to come looking forward to sharing. Dip the tip of a golf. To make sure it stays centered start with 1 8 inch and work your way up.

Dry fit your dowels to make. If you have a heavy door that seems to have a loose hinge it could be that either the door hinge screws are stripped or the screw hole is stripped. How to repair stripped screw holes for a door hinge. Pick a bit slightly smaller than the insert width for a tight fit.

Using other methods to fix loose holes 1. If the hinge and jamb are painted cut the paint around the leaf with a utility knife swing the leaf away from the jamb. Fill holes with toothpicks or matches to provide added grip for screws. Then bore out the stripped holes with a 3 8 inch diameter bit.

Once the door hinge is out of the way carefully drill out the hole where the screw used to be. Unscrew the loose screws and remove the hinge.