| Quick-Tip: Silencing Squeaky Doors |
From "Ask DIY"
episode ADI-506 |
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Squeaky doors can be a real nuisance. Fortunately, there are several very easy fixes for this common problem. Here are some tips.
- Try spraying a little WD-40 (TM ) oil directly into the door hinges, with the door still attached. Operate the door to check and see if that eliminated the squeak.
- If the door still squeaks, pull the pin out of the hinge. It should come out fairly easily, but if it sticks or has been painted in position, you may need to tap underneath the head of the pin with a screwdriver and hammer. Once the pin has been removed, apply a little powdered lubricant (e.g., powdered graphite) inside the hinge.
- If you don't have any powdered lubricant, you could try using some household materials that you may have handy. Try rubbing petroleum jelly or candle wax on the hinge-pin before re-inserting.
- Replace the pin in the hinge, and repeat these steps on the other hinge(s) if necessary. Once the door is back in place, it should be as quiet as a mouse.
RESOURCES :
HGTV's Complete Fix-It
Author: HGTV
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