Fixing the Interior Door That Won't Stay Open/Closed

We all have an interior door that won't stay partially open or closed when we want it to. Rosie shows us a super easy tip on how to fix that irritating interior door!

[@jesseheck2932]

Now thats how you make a video....quick direct and it works!!! Thank you!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Thanks Jesse! We appreciate you saying so :)

[@sguzman99]

I can't believe I have been dealing with this problem for a few years. It took me about 20 seconds to fix it with this technique. Thanks !!!

[@priyaelango6346]

I can't understand this technique can u plz explain this

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

You are very welcome! Happy it worked so quickly for you :)

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

@@priyaelango6346 If there is something that isn't clear in the video, feel free to reach out to us directly at [e-mail] and we'll be happy to help you more in depth with your issue.

[@BJ-fj6jw]

Door Stay Putter 101 Third time using this video to repair a third door. Just made a shortcut of your video for my computer screen for quicker access. of your demo. You've never failed me. Thank you!

[@steveanderson5423]

my office door keeps creeping closed and has taken my pinky toe the opposite direction for the last time thanks to this video!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Boy oh boy, that feeling is all too familiar! Happy this has worked! Another pinky toe saved :)

[@dmaguffin]

OMG. I can't stop smiling! This works! Exactly like you said!!! Ranks up there in the top 5 of all time hints and tricks! So many thanks!!!!!!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Glad it helped!

[@amar02]

Awesome. Spot on, fixed the problem with my door. You are my hero

[@bryanr2885]

I love it when a solution is 10,000 times easier than you thought it was going to be.

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Glad it worked for you Bryan!

[@feliciagrand-pierre8306]

This fix was so simple even I was able to do it. I'm so happy I found you, Rosie. You've saved my sanity because the swinging door was driving me crazy.

[@sammypotpie]

Thank you sir, this helped me solve my challenge! Now I can start painting the casing and rosettes and I don't have to replumb anything, the door frame or the wall.

[@onarom23]

My wife told me “it only took you 3 years to finally fix this door”. Your trick worked. I just wish that I watched this video 3 years ago 😄 Thank you!!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Better late than never, right? :) Thanks for watching! Glad it worked for you!

[@evldvl1]

Many thanks, did the trick without effort.

[@BillR1951]

100 year old home and I've been dealing with a closet door that won't stay closed. Your suggestion makes sense. Glad you shared it. When the rain stops I will be all over it. Thanks!!!

[@kingdomforahorse2175]

Like the others, I have been bugged forever that my bathroom doors closed themselves! Thank goodness I finally saw your method which worked perfectly! And I was smiling from ear to ear! Thank you so much for your free wise advice!!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

That's awesome to hear! A win for you is a win for us - happy to help! Thanks for passing along the smiles :)

[@johnlucky8832]

I can’t thank you enough. 20 years of living in my house with a French door that wouldn’t stay open, and in 2 minutes it’s fixed. You are the MAN!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Thanks John! We're happy it worked for you

[@ryanhicks942]

Just tried this on my bathroom door that kept closing half-way after I walked into the room. This worked like a charm! Thank you so much for this video. It worked great 👍

[@jasonootwmorgan109]

I just bought my first home and moved in a month ago, thank God. The door to my bedroom wouldn't stay open or near closed no matter where you left it, it would swing back to the mid-way position by itself and that was driving me nuts. I found this video last night, I followed the easy instructions, and my problem was solved this morning. Thank you Rosie on the House!

[@Devil-Made]

Genius! My hinges were squeaky, so on a lazy afternoon I went around with some silicone lube and cleaned them up. It was a game changer. But ever since I had this one door that wouldn’t stay - as you said. And this was the master bath closet door, which - because of the layout - can come into contact with the toilet/shower door if they’re both open at similar angles. AND I found that if they’re both open just so the doorknobs can overlap and get jammed together, potentially locking someone in the toilet area of the bathroom. So I needed this door to stay where I wanted it and not be constantly opened by annoying house ghosts. I figured it was off balance and the silicone did too good of a job. I was about to resort to adding some dirt/sand to the hinge, but I thought I should do a quick check online and see what other people have tried before I go damaging my hinges. I would’ve never thought to bend the pin, even though it makes perfect sense. I did what you recommend and voila! Problem solved. You really helped me out! Thanks for a great tip presented succinctly!

[@BJ-fj6jw]

Knew it would work before I finished your video. I just did what you said and the door is now PERFECT. THANK YOU, sir, for sharing your knowledge!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad it did the trick!

[@BC-te9ow]

Great tip used today! Thanks

[@jasonesslinger]

Worked perfectly! I bent the bottom pin on my 3 hinge door. Now our baby May sleep a little better

[@Charlie34Alpha]

I have been living with this door problem for three years. Today was my first day of furlough due to coronavirus and I decided to tackle my door. I thought I would need to relocate hinges but your solution was quick and elegant. Thank you!

[@debbie1483]

Oh wow, you have just saved my arm from more scrapes. I didn’t even have to use a hammer to pull out the pin in the middle, probably because I have WD-40’d it from squeaking. I have a very small bathroom so I need the door to be open and it would always close in behind me or partially and I’d run into it. Thank you, thank you! 👏

[@vincebarborka233]

Thank you so much. Solved a 4 year old problem in literally TWO MINUTES!

[@Byrnes983]

You just just saved me hours of figuring out how to re-hang my door, this worked like charm, thanks!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Glad it helped Peter!

[@cartsquads47]

Holy shit! I've had a door stopper on my bathroom door for the past 7 years. I literally just did this and it worked. Very helpful video!

[@billburkhart]

Thank you for this tip! 20 years for me putting up with these doors.

[@beverlyannsjoblom]

We built a house 15 yrs ago (suffered door issue a long time) and all the doors work perfectly except for the most important door in the house the Master BEDROOM door always open and had to be latched via door handle to stay closed. This drove me crazy bec my cat could not come and go. I had to bend both the bottom and the middle hinge. doing just the bottom did not work so thanks for the tip to also do a second hinge. In addition, we have 4 pocket doors with higher end hardware railing. Guess what, 3 of the 4 doors slide in its pocket like a breeze but of course the master bedroom door is difficult to open and close. I've worked on it many different times to know avail. A video on a pocket door problem would also be helpful. Thank you!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Beverly, send us an email to [e-mail] with your pocket door problem and we'll see if we can help! Thanks!

[@corinnafarnsler3766]

It took me almost ten years in my house to get fed up enough to look for a solution. I can't believe it was this simple. I had to bend all three and it still moves a little from the the fully open position (maybe i didnt bend enough??) But regardless, its a HUGE improvement and I thank you for sharing. This is the what youtube is for haha!

[@dbg7898]

You’re the MAN!! My closet door has been hittin me in the behind for 2 years! This took me one whole minute to do. So mad at myself for waiting but THANK YOU!

[@wendyandersonrealtor8449]

Amazing! Took me 2 minutes to fix a door that we've been propping up with a book. Thank you!

[@curnowornever]

100% works! Just fixed two doors in 5 minutes!!! Thanks a million!!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Great! Happy to help

[@jimrose2461]

Thanks you fixed our door problem

[@ptrenko]

Worked perfect...Had a 2 hinge door and had to do both. THANKS!

[@DangerousDevilOfficial]

I was about to tear the damn bathroom hollow core door off the hinges until I saw this! Thanks for the easy and quick tip to fix what has been driving me nuts for at least 3 years now!

[@MikeKauaiHawaii]

IT WORKED! My bathroom door has been driving me nuts for years. It took me longer to get my hammer and screwdriver than it did to do the repair. Thanks so much!

[@bobbrick6647]

What simple solution compared to other more time consuming and this one works, no trial & error

[@cameronlovelace4248]

Thanks Rosie! Cool intro music!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@hKufeldt]

Fantastic. Very simple and confidently explained.

[@allanpole]

Thank you very much for the helpful tip!

[@kathyeker2741]

Rosie, I think I’m in love with you! I just fixed three doors in my house that I’ve been doing that for 20 years in five minutes!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

I'm so glad we could help Kathy!

[@cathypalmeri1784]

Rosie, I love you! I have 4 or 5 doors to fix and this trick worked on first 3 hinge door. Thanks so much for your help! Cathy P- TN

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

So Glad to hear it!!

[@cathypalmeri1784]

@@RosieOnTheHouseVideos I fixed all of my doors and one of my niece’s doors. I am keeping this trick a secret though.

[@cristinavega6911]

Life saver!!! laundry room door always closing behind me!! And my back door never stayed open to let breeze in. Both driving me insane lol. Problem solve after watching this video. Thank you!

[@tonycarrasco4]

Seriously, it’s that easy. Bought a house a few months ago. One of the doors has been driving me nuts. Pull pin, bend pin, reinstall pin, FIXED! Thank you!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

So glad you found our video! Enjoy the new house and thanks for watching!

[@joeladamshapiro]

The most clear video I have seen on this topic. It worked for me with a 3-hinge interior door. I bent the hinge ever so slightly and it did not work, so I went back outside and bent it a bit more, and then the hinge had enough friction!

[@markgottschall863]

Worked perfectly! Easy…thank you. MG

[@janaleehauptman2351]

Giving this a try today. I've been living with this issue for 10 years!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Let us know if it works! :)

[@janaleehauptman2351]

@RosieOnTheHouseVideos Seems to work!

[@marybethtorpey7952]

I replaced the knobs and hinges and it was swinging slightly closed and I have been struggling trying to fix it. This worked like a charm. I did have to do it twice because when I had it on the ground it didn't enough of a bend and the door still moved. Just put it in a vice and gave a fair swing and had just enough bend to go in fairly easy but snug and stopped the swinging. Thanks so much. Marybeth

[@allentorovski1163]

I just fixed my door after 4 years of using a stop. Thank you😃

[@trialbyfirepyrography321]

Thank you! I was ready to rip my closet door off when I found your video. It took me doing it twice because I didn't bend it enough the first go 'round. It works perfectly though. 3 years of frustration gone in a few minutes. Thank you sir!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Woohoo! Glad to hear it for you and your closet doors sake :)

[@NeilChapman-tb9gn]

What a great fix for a bathroom door that wanted to be half-open. Thank for the information.

[@k92paseo]

Thank you so much for sharing. This was absolutely exquisite Dad advice.

[@oldmanadventuring]

OMG! This worked fantastic on two doors. Additionally, its the small things I noticed. For example, the way you removed the pins with the claw of the hammer after punching it. All this time I was pulling pins out with my fingers and getting all that dirty grease on them LOL. Finally, your communication and delivery skills are excellent. You would fit in quite nicely on This Old House. Thanks again!

[@lassepoulsen2301]

I am exactly as the previous review writer, having lived with this problem for 3 years since the painters took the door down to paint it. Such an easy solution. It worked perfectly. Thank you Rosie...

[@denisejackson1766]

OMG!!! My basement door kept doing this. Creepy! U get a like and a subscribe for this one. Thank you!

[@lotsatrains]

Awesome trick I just did it on my annoying bathroom door that would not stay tight to the wall when opened and always whacked me in the back when I shave at the sink now I can comfortably stand there thanks so much 👍

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

So glad you found us and were able to fix your door!

[@michaelwokutch9072]

Your tip worked like a charm... your video may have just did more for my marriage than 10 back rubs! Thank You!

[@anitacrawford5523]

It worked. Thank you so much. You got right to the point and your instructions were right on.

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Thanks Anita, we appreciate that! Glad you were able to find a fix.

[@brianjones5114]

Thanks so much!!! Worked perfectly! Made my wife’s weekend!

[@LisaMonique]

Nice! Fixed our bathroom door that was swinging 1/2 closed after our remodel in 2 minutes!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Thanks for the comment! Happy to hear this solution worked so easily for you.

[@jacktrapman1039]

Thank you! That door has annoyed me for a long time!

[@gamingwithmikentim3539]

This video was extremely helpful! Just fixed 2 doors that was bugging the heck out of me because of this. Thank you so much for this video!

[@techstermb]

Worked great !! Thank you !!

[@larainekiel2281]

You just made my life so happy! I have been battling with a bathroom door for years we put a set screw in the hinge to try and keep it from swinging closed all the time! This was a two second job and it works like a charm and you are amazing for sharing it!

[@TwinCites4Life]

Oh shit. That worked. I switched from hollow to solid but kept the 2 hinges. Couldn't get the bottom out so did the top. Worked great

[@leweezo33]

Young guy on other video said do the top pin. Old guy on this vid said bottom pin.. I went with the old guy.. Thanks.. worked perfectly

[@ryanandrea360]

Fixed 2 doors in 3 minutes. You da man!!!

[@ronstephens12]

This worked! Thank you so much!

[@phil1457]

Thanks for a great video. Used the middle hinge as you suggested. I was wondering if it would be OK to oil the hinges? they were seeking before I bent the middle hinge.

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Thanks for the comment! We do not suggest greasing or oiling hinges, but a powdered graphite should do the trick for you, no problem! You'll want to apply a small amount every 2 days or so until the problem is fixed. Thanks!

[@yudibedi2843]

OMG you helped me regain my sanity! This worked exactly like you said. Thank you so much!

[@Jordan-fw3wf]

Wow, ive been resetting the frame, caulking, and painting all these years. My sons door does this and ive been holding off on doing it. It really works!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Excellent! We love it when it all works out 👍 🥳

[@BlairCobbett]

Worked! Fast and easy- fixed a problem that’s been bugging me for 2 years. Thanks!

[@jonathonapodaca6348]

Awesome video. 5 stars. Straight and to the point. Rosie, have a great day!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

You're welcome! Glad we could help.

[@williambeattie4692]

fantastic. 30 years two problem doors in our house have now been fixed. Thanks so much.

[@BrandonTran]

Wow great trick! the pantry door constantly closes on us when we open it and step inside. This fixed it well! Cheers!

[@pichuca1]

Wow!!! I’ve been frustrated off and on with my door for 11 years! Your method worked like a charm! Thank you!

[@ronhaller8168]

This worked perfectly on my bathroom door!!! Thank you so much for sharing. This has alleviated a lot of aggravation.

[@jamesweatherly4763]

Thank you so much! I did not want to rehang the door and this saved me an hour plus of work. Thank you!!!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Excellent! Happy to hear it worked well AND saved you some headache :)

[@mafcawebmaster4237]

Worked like a charm!

[@Nana-ld4fl]

Thank you so much Rosie. We just moved into a new apartment with a less than helpful maintenance crew. I’d much rather DIY and with your help my bedroom door exorcism is complete! 👍🏼

[@taniadodson58]

Just fixed my issue in less than five minutes using your tip! You’re awesome! THANK YOU!!

[@68pmpope]

Thank you; this worked! I did the first door and it wouldn't stay open. Tried a second door and it worked, so I figured I didn't put enough of a bend in the first pin. Went back and re-did the first pin and it worked.

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Glad it worked for you! And yes sometimes the hinge pin needs a bit more of a bend, nice job!

[@dianec4929]

Just did your trick and it worked!!! Wow, so easy and quick and I love my office door staying open now! Thank you!!

[@HuckelAR]

Great video! Super easy to follow and straight to the point.

[@dobermanlove4797]

You are a godsend. We just tried this on three doors...SUCCESS!

[@stevenzony]

Many thanks great tip and it worked. after 20 yrs of a kitchen door with a mind of its own now it stays open

[@jaysonnenburg3181]

omg. How did I not know this?! Life saver!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Glad we could help!

[@MrPlainJazz]

EXCELLENT! Fixed 3 doors in less than 5 minutes. Thanks!

[@SouthernCarnivore]

Wow! Thanks! Simple hack for big results! Fixed three doors in 10 minutes!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

You're welcome, happy we could help out!

[@Michael_in_Vt]

This 1000% works! Thank you, solved our problem with two doors.

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Woohoo! Happy to hear it! :)

[@colemanadamson5943]

I see you have an Estwing hammer... my choice of hammer too. I have an heavy, old, solid core wooden door and I used the top hinge as recommended by others. Using the top hinge merely requires a slight bit more effort aligning the hinge when re-installing the pin. Not difficult. Easier than having to use the bottom hinge when one has only 2 hinges....IMO.....in my house.

[@thomastran9858]

This is freaking awesome. I cannot thank you enough for this badass hack.

[@rk3carpentry]

Amazing. Took 3 seconds and worked perfectly

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

Excellent! That's what we like to hear - quick & easy!

[@RVKevin]

Perfect, thank you for this video🙏

[@JonathanMurray]

So you're saying I don't really need to be moving door stops around all the time...? Brilliant!

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

You got that right Jonathan!

[@rjwalker4153]

This really worked for me. Did it in 2 to 3 minutes. Instead of pounding the the pin on a concrete floor though, I put it in a large bench vise I have, and then hit the part that stuck out with a hammer until I noticed just a slight bend. Went back in the door hinge pretty easy too. And my door is fixed after years of being annoyed with it.

[@RosieOnTheHouseVideos]

We're glad it worked for you! That is great ad-vise 😎 for those who also have a bench or table vise and don't want to be hammering on the ground.

[@michaelothomas]

I just did this and it worked perfectly. Thanks for the video!

[@courtneyperron557]

Pretty sure this video just saved my marriage 😂 Thank you, sir!

[@babymantuck3256]

Lol

[@tracyawilson3815]

lol.. I’ll be doing this in the morning.. my bedroom door started doing this all of a sudden. I go to bed wave my bedroom door open a little bit and it swings open .. so annoying. Thank you 😊

[@davidstory2466]

Hi Taylor and thanks

[@dignit1620]

Yes! I concur!

[@couchpoet1]

Get counseling asap.

[@TheSonicendeavor]

Excellent! I fixed three doors - one took a couple of attempts to get it to fully stop and the other two were fixed on the first try. Thanks for the tip!

[@jjrardin]

LOL, been dealing with an aggravating door that wouldn't stay open for a year... fixed it in 2 minutes. Thanks!

[@PrestonGraff]

I couldn't get a very good bend on that door hinge pin, even after several hits with a hammer, but it did bend a little and the door stays open if I put some extra pressure on the door and try to hold it on place for a second, I no longer need to use a door stopper. Thank you.

[@neomacchio4692]

You can also bend the actual himg rings too. And typically they’re easier to bend with a good wrench.

[@bcinya2016]

I had to do three of the four hinges. I have 9ft ceilings and the doors are almost that tall, and solid core. But hey! I am no longer fighting these doors! I win! Thanks a lot.

[@angiekissire75]

Thanks for addressing the two- vs the three-hinge doors!