Bob Vila shows how to fix a door that sticks
It's easy to fix a door that sticks, but you never quite get around to doing it.You have to deal with it many times a day.It is easy to repair a door that sticks.
The door is stuck in the frame when you try to open it.It doesn't close completely if you try to close it.It's always making noises if it does move.Why is your door sticking up?
One of the most common causes is that your home's foundation may be subsiding.Many parts of the house are weakened by the foundations.The windows start to stick over time.Your floorboards may begin to pop and crack as a result of the plaster around doors and windows.
It's usually a door frame and jambs problem.The door hinges may be loosened.The screws turn out on their own.It's just a matter of turning the screws back in.
The door hinges are pulling straight out.The simple fix requires new, longer screws.
The small hinge screws are prone to breaking and it is best to use a hand screwdriver for better control.If you use a drill or driver, be sure to set the clutch very low so that you don't risk breaking the screws.Brass screws are softer and easier to strip than steel decorative or drywall screws, which is why door hinges are hung with brass screws.
It's important to have a drill or driver that has a low-torque option.You can drive screws in hard with low-torque.Most drills have clutches, but not all.
If you break a screw head or strip it, you can use an inexpensive device to remove it.