How to Fix a Sticking Door

[@yoshikagekira120]

Thanks i've been stuck on the bathroom for 8 days now, this realy helps alot

[@noneyerbidness]

Could be worse, you could be stuck outside the bathroom

[@noradahmani7089]

WHAT 😭😭😭😭

[@chrisjenkins1]

Lol

[@daver5934]

The 3” screw worked great for me, thank you for that tip! I’m amazed at the difference it made. I went from needing two hands to close a door to just one finger. My door was the same brand as the first one in your video, it looked identical. Not sure if I was supposed to do all 3 screws in one hinge, or just the middle one as you showed. Doing the other 2 screws in that same hinge did not help at all, I think because they are offset just enough from the center that they don’t hit the studs that surround the door frame. They did not get tight at all like the middle one did. So just one screw did the trick. What a difference, like night and day. I first tried sanding the edge of the door and frame, but that didn’t help. I even traded doors with another in the house, that did not help either. I know now the problem was the frame, not the door.

[@willow9526]

In Germany we have other types of stuff, but I like to watch, how you are working and repairing. It is so interesting, and I am a woman. 😊😊😊 Because I am never too old to learn something new.

[@politicalgarbagewater]

2 years later after this video was made and still very helpful. Thanks mate

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Glad it helped! 😁

[@christinerosenquist7657]

It worked on my big front door!! Brass hinges and door seal that encased the door as it is closed. The upper hinge was loose, the bottom pin was too worn. I changed it out with another door ( the brass pin ) and tightened that hinge down. It works perfectly! Thank you for this video that has saved me lots of money from calling someone.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

That is amazing to hear, Christine! Comments like this give me a reason to keep making videos! I really appreciate the feedback and so happy knowing the video helped you out! Thanks for watching!

[@christinerosenquist7657]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair Than you! Most importantly, I have a peace of mind, knowing it is ready for winter and no problems with that door.

[@bz09034]

Thank you so much! Our door to the garage just needed the screws tightened. Who knew! I really appreciate your videos.

[@ericspero996]

New construction. Less than a month 2 doors sticking. BOTH had short screws like in video. Easy fix, thanks!

[@tedzee71]

It worked! The screws on my door was loose and now it's fixed. Thanks!

[@TalkingSandvich]

FINALLY, DOOR UNSTUCK

[@GreenVegan816]

I have several doors in need so I will be trying some or all of your suggestions. Thanks!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Let me know how it goes! I hope the video helps, Sharon!

[@jameswestmoreland958]

It really busy @@TheFixerHomeRepair

[@therealJamieJoy]

Literally got up in the middle of the video and did this, thanks! 🥰

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

That is great to hear, Jamie! So happy to help!

[@therealJamieJoy]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair TY! 💐

[@johnconway8070]

Dear Mister Fixer. I have several sticking doors :( . Haven't viewed your video just yet but I just KNOW you will come up with the solution to my problem .

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hey John! Really hope the video helps you. Let me know!!

[@johnconway8070]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair Yes, thank you very much ! It wasn't a case of any hinge issue nor of the door dropping down on one side. I noticed on the hinge-side some evidence that the paint had been apparently removed but it had in fact got stuck to the adjoining surface. So, I simply sanded both surfaces by hand and re-painted them with a thinner layer of paint and now it is opening and closing perfectly. No more sticking. Thank you again for your help .

[@LeadingPaws]

That was THE funniest intro I’ve ever seen on any video on KZbin 😂

[@kt6852]

I've been waiting to see an easy fix for sticking doors, esp. at the top and topside. We are going to try this. I appreciate you.

[@lindakinsman6215]

Very clever with the toothpick,. Love it. 👍

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

😁 Thanks for watching!👍

[@BanthaSoup]

Great vid brotha, I’m redoing my bath room right now and this was a big help!

[@leemartin2512]

In my house I have two doors that are hitting on the top pretty badly. In addition there are cracks in the drywall above the door. The drywall appears to have been pulled apart on one and the other it is buckling slightly outward and forming a crack that way. They are both in the same area of the house. I think it's more than the frame or the hinges. A bit worrying really.

[@edwinking9438]

Could it be the friction of the door when opened creating the crack? 🤔

[@aaronmcghee2837]

Haha! Probably your best intro thus far! Good video, thank you.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

👍👍 Thanks Shamus!! 💣💣

[@vvidover]

tried long screws on all my doors, fixed um finally. I thought I would have to plane them. Thank you!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome! Happy to help!

[@jerrythecoo3295]

Good video!,....... a lot of times it’s from paint build- up........... Thanks for your support!👀😎👍🤘✌️🇨🇦

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yup, years of paint can do it for sure! Thanks for checking out the videos!

[@jerrythecoo3295]

Your welcome!,......... keep them coming!........👀😎👌👍👏✌️🇨🇦

[@rodneywells811]

Nice job love the video can't wait to see u remodel the kitchen or bathroom

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yes! Stay tuned! Thanks so much for watching my videos, Rodney!

[@le-netteleveston6835]

Thank you so much. I do have those issues. Will try and give feedback.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Please do let me know how it goes! Thanks, Le-Nette!

[@Pureevilcapitalistgoatman]

As a wise man once said. "outta my way son DOOR STUCK DOOR STUCK"

[@nargishun6549]

DOOR’S STUCK!!! DOOR’S STUCK!!! I BEG YOU!!!

[@ricardodavis4863]

I usually use a piece of cedar wood to plug the screw hole 😊😊

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yes! Great tip!

[@7788Sambaboy]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair toothpicks are easy to find...every home owner has them. I am a professional handyman so I carry golf tees.

[@wiesbadengera1]

I learned so much.. thanks!

[@glg3945]

Great information! Thanks 😊 for sharing. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@ricardodavis4863]

Is it code to have 3 inches on a door? In addition to the reasons you highlighted Here in Jamaica 🇯🇲 a door will stick because some door jams tends to #expand after a few days of rainfall

[@jerrythecoo3295]

Yeah here in Canada that happens as well......... too much humidity causing doors to swell.........👀😎👍✌️

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

I am not sure about the code but yes, like I said in the video, humidity can for sure cause it to stick. Thanks so much for checking out the video!

[@nelsonkdh]

Thanks Matt, this helped me fix my door 🚪

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Happy to hear that, Nelson!

[@gwendolynss]

Thank you so much! I have cupboard doors that are sagging bc of loose screws.

[@danpogoyt8276]

Could you help me out? My family moved into a new house over a year or 2 ago and the door to my room worked fine but after we took the door off and paint it and when we put it back on, my door wouldn’t close and would get stuck so if you can help me out with any tips or stuff like that, that would be awesome!

[@jjjjjjjjj99]

I will have to try this. I am looking forward to the next video about sagging on the top opposite the hinge

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@55codyharris11]

Hey I’m in an old house and the henges to my back door isn’t loose but the door is sticking so bad I can’t even close it. It’s due to settlement I believe. Would you suggest just sanding that down?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hey! If it is from settlement and you don’t want to/can’t correct the settlement then sanding will work, if it continues to settle it may stick again.

[@Tee_Jay_Rey]

Thanks for the tip.👍

[@christinerosenquist7657]

I have 2 doors with this problem. Thank you for posting.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

I hope it helps out, Christine! Let me know. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@denisef1153]

I’ll try the center screw. My guest room door sticks. One night I couldn’t stand that sound anymore. I was trying to get to sleep. Every time someone had to go out of the room I heard that loud door rubbing sound. It’s midnight and I’m not about to get out my tools so I got WD40 and sprayed the door frame and went back to bed. 😂that was about 9 months ago and it only started sticking again yesterday. I HATE that sound. Lol😂

[@cmstilllearning4418]

It worked perfectly!

[@MYTHGUNDAM]

Came for the door stuck meme, left with valuable information.

[@nasirnasiry2836]

smart Idea thank you bro

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

And thank you!!

[@kristinalasic4439]

greetings from Croatia, I need advice .. I inherited an 80-year-old house that is falling into disrepair, the roof is not a problem for me but a poorly made concrete foundation through which moisture comes out on all the walls. we don't have a basement under the house like you in the USA so it's hard for me to find a solution and I don't want to demolish it...

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hi Kristina! Maybe you could skim coat the concrete with some type of sealing concrete mix and then paint it? Google concrete sealer and see what you can find. Then you can use some Drylok paint? Good luck. Let me know if you find something. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@kristinalasic4439]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair thank you so much. I'll let you know 😊

[@denisef1153]

@@kristinalasic4439 so what was the end story?

[@kristinalasic4439]

@@denisef1153 no roof any moore 😕

[@eauneau]

Thanks, dude!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

No problem! Hope the video helps!

[@jake13122]

The screws on the hinges of my door are stripped and I can't tighten the hinge. What could I do?

[@cejkwo100]

Another solution in to shim out the hinge, rubbing on top shim bottom hinge

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yes, I have seen that before as well. Good tip, John!

[@kt6852]

What does this mean "to shim out a hinge"?

[@WhiteFontStudios]

Sanding your door is ridiculous. You take out the pins, wedge your door where you want it (the hinges will no longer align) and you bend the hinges to realign and put the pins back. That easy

[@b.michaelbrown1117]

Planers can be your best friend in this scenario

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yup. Figured most people wouldn't have one but they are perfect for something like this! Thanks for the comment and for checking out the video!

[@Afer09]

Great

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@buddy77587]

Amazing

[@kniik-knaak]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽my guy

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

😁😁👍👍 Thanks for watching, Kniik Knaak!

[@DavidGarcia-cy1zx]

How can you open it when it’s already stuck? And won’t open from the corner

[@supern0v477]

Door stuck

[@dh4767]

WE’RE DEAD

[@buddy77587]

Your awesome

[@SaesarCalad]

DOOR NO LONGER STUCK! DOOR NO LONGER STUCK!

[@AK-ov7qy]

somebody plz help, i have a door that can split into two and it only opens a bit and i dont wanna force it just incase it breaks

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Uh oh... it sounds like you might need a new door... Is it solid wood or hollow?

[@Xylobone-Man]

DOOR STUCK!

[@semvandevelde5156]

Lmao

[@НаталиШульга-о3й]

Привет дружище привет доброго времени суток тебе 🖐️👍👏🤝👌✊💮

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@bellaluna730]

I can’t get my door open. Top is totally stuck!

[@wiesbadengera1]

I have a 1908 and all my doors look like yours on the top now

[@chaanakahmataza5358]

this guy has a great dental plan....did you get some work done for this video? I seriously need to know

[@Kropolis]

This reminds me of a Snoop Dogg song

[@theellebearvlogs1216]

Hi

[@frankligas2249]

Thanks for the video... but, your door cannot be sanded. I have the same crappy door and it is made of paper not wood. If you sand it you wreck it.

[@ItsMeAce-c6o]

we tried to move the knob of the door

[@lazy426]

OUT OF MY WAY SON DOOR STUCK DOOR STUCK

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

😂

[@pyromancer9341]

*DOORS STUCK*

[@mergeform]

Dull wood chisel and hammer, I think my house is tilting.

[@bigmantoe6209]

DOOR STUCK! DOOR STUCK!

[@WiseEmerald]

DOOR STUCK!!!! DOOR STUCK!!!!

[@dgdoane895]

DOOR STUCK, DOOR STUCK

[@G809]

If only door stuck guy knew

[@90goatsgaming15]

Well I'm stuck in my room and I'm home alone I don't have my phone the fuck am I supposed to do

[@succyduccy8132]

DOOR STUCK DOOR STUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JJ-bi5qx]

DOOR STUCK!

[@jay1v176]

DOOR STUCK!