How to Fix Door Gap so Door better Align

Quick step by process for solving door alignment and closing the space between the door and door jamb. This simple method will save on energy for the home, helping to reduce air leaks. Check it out and tell what cool methods you try!

[@Self-taught_Therapy]

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[@Dustin.Wright]

Good video! A lot of times people will replace those screw on the door jamb with longer screws for protection. Those longer screws make it much harder for someone to kick your door in.

[@WildWorld2468]

I had no idea that something like that existed! Thanks again for another informative video! Keep the videos coming!

[@Self-taught_Therapy]

Thank you for the comments ☺️. Please let me know if you have any suggestions on any DIY.

[@beverlymartin-mfume2921]

I love your video, very straight forward 😊

[@erniehernandez8114]

Very good video. Thank you for the advice 👍🏼

[@Yoinx]

You should always have at least 1 3+" screw per hinge for security. This makes sense that it anchors to a stud rather than just the door frame. Same with the deadbolt/lock strike plates. Not sure why that was so surprising as you took it out.

[@wavehaven1]

Great video !!! * not a usual crescent wrench, its one made just for door hinges.... called a knuckle wrench.

[@harlanfinch3192]

I noticed that now on the hinge side of the door the gap is much wider than the locking door side. What do you need to do to make both sides equal?

[@shadeth90]

I have a gap on the opposite side of the hinge, and am curious if those shims will work. I am afraid if I use them, there will then be a gap on the hinge side for air to come through. Any ideas?

[@surgio98]

It's hard to say. There is supposed to be a gap around the door.the seal is actually created when the door presses against the outside molding. If the door edges is covered by that outside moulding (when looking from the outside with the door closed) This isn't the fix for you. If it is your problem remember you are trying to make both gaps even.

[@mikeandlisa1995]

If you use the shim, do you actually need to bend the hinges?

[@mikeandlisa1995]

Or do I even need the shims?

[@mernaross739]

What is the name of the hinge Shem kit? I can’t find it online

[@JuliaNeubauer]

Nice job. When you move/spread the bottom door-knuckles to the left, 'width' --equal to the spread-- is added to the bottom of the door. This serves to close the space/gap between the edge of door and door jamb. Does the shim serve to push the door, to further close the gap?

[@Self-taught_Therapy]

Yes in combination the knuckle bender helped but I feel like the shim help closed the gap the most.

[@Self-taught_Therapy]

I hope that helped and good luck

[@calebmorris3225]

@@Self-taught_Therapy if you had to do it over, would you skip the knuckle bender and just do the shim? Thanks for the help!

[@billdurr6829]

You bent bottom hinge? And shimmed middle Same problem here 17 yr old house

[@Soulbloom1]

Does this work for gap that is forward -back, not side-side?

[@Self-taught_Therapy]

Great question! From what I know this only works with side to side alignments. But the following may help fix your problem: -Try tightening all the hinge screws -Make sure the hinge pins are completely in the hinge -If that doesn't work, try replacing the hinge screws with 1 inch or longer screws. Good luck! Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@Soulbloom1]

@@Self-taught_Therapy Thanks for the reply! I'll try that.

[@crystalsandoval9796]

does this work on bigger gaps

[@Self-taught_Therapy]

yes

[@user-ec4vv3iq9k]

When it starts raining I guarantee he will be back unscrewing the door to remove them shims from between the door because of swelling from the rain he might not even be able to open the door at all when it happens

[@Tarzanmann]

This seems like a bad idea. Instead of adjusting the door opening (which is too large), you just move the gap from one side of the door to the other.

[@greatjaw]

Thank you for the great video … was super helpful, concise and to the point… fixed the door gap in no time … all thanks to you 🫡