How to fix stripped door hinge screw holes the RIGHT WAY! No Joke!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@YepStillGood]

This product is junk. The inserts are a soft brasslike material that strips out & the screws are stupidly short. The price is insane $6 USD per insert. Wooden dowels, Rawl plugs or just filling with epoxy & redrilling would work much better.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@YepStillGood What’s up Mike, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Sounds like this product isn’t your favorite… It’s worked perfectly for us, no complaints! 👍

[@KyleenDrake]

I just used wood glue and some of my husband's wooden golf tees, broke em off, sanded 'em down. Things I had on hand. Worked fine. It's held up 5 years now..

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@rbrtck]

Glued-in golf tees work great, as do wooden dowels. Since I don't have any of the former and don't want to bother drilling larger holes for the latter unless the joint is critical, I often just stuff the holes with toothpicks and put the screws right back in, instead. :) If this method doesn't work just as well, I've never been able to tell. The toothpicks are crushed into the sides, filling every gap, and act as an anchor for the original screw, even without glue. They're actually pretty tough, being made of hardwood species or bamboo, so the screw theoretically has just as much "bite" as before. I've never had to make such repairs twice, in any event. Maybe I just have really good toothpicks. There is nothing wrong with products like the ZZem, of course, but it's kind of overkill for an interior door that was originally installed with short screws that only go into the thin jamb (and really doesn't need any more than that). 3 inches goes through the jamb, jack stud (or trimmer), and halfway through the king stud--that's great for a strong, secure entry door (I use screws this long on my entry door hinges and strike plates, myself), but totally unnecessary for an interior door (unless it's for a panic room!). That said, in a case like this one, sometimes longer screws are all it takes to make the repair, provided that the jack stud is in line with the stripped hole. A 1.5" screw or longer (say at least 2" to be safe, since the jamb might be shimmed) should do the trick. Failing that, perhaps a larger (fatter) screw might work, depending on how badly chewed up the hole is. There are many simple ways to fix simple problems.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@rbrtck Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts. Any & all helpful info is much appreciated. Enjoy your weekend. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@codyrunsfast1]

@@Democracyhasbecomehypocrisy If he can't tell the difference what difference does it make? This is A way of fixing this issue, not THE way or THE ONE correct way of doing this. I've used golf tees and toothpicks and there is no noticeable difference for interior doors.

[@nataliesuper5836]

Totoro!

[@followthewhiterabbit8561]

This video was made 3 years ago but it helped me a lot today. Had a messed up door for the past several years doing it the wrong way this whole time. So glad I bought this and followed this video.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@eegg6954]

This is the cure to a landlord's bad dream. A great tool to have in your box and it solves problems that simply can't be solved another way. This old SeaBee thanks you, Dean for bringing this to market, for manufacturing in America and for your Service!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We are honored to read your comment, thanks for watching. You are spot on, an asset indeed for landlords. 😁👍 The abuse doors and hinges experience under the renters umbrella is unbearable to imagine…😬 These are for sure a solid 100% forever fix! 😎👍🧰

[@SixPaperJ]

These are exactly what I needed for a very heavy patio door that I never could keep straight. Thanks for the video \ product.

[@brimoore]

You are awesome! I had a problem with my door for over a year. I tried a few quick fixes but nothing lasted. I used your video and my door is like new again. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@erickrcisneros]

Americans are such fantastic innovators, I love it

[@ElectricLadyland87]

Thanks for such a comprehensive video! I tried the dowel method after our condo door had this same issue, and I really mucked it up and tried to compensate with wood glue lol. Needless to say the door hinge is a mess and now, about a year later, the door is falling off. Deciding to do it proper now, so hopefully I can find the same screws on amazon Canada, or ill do a covid pickup at home depot. Appreciate this!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@danhabermel7984]

Bought this on Amazon. It fixed the problem. Thanks for the info.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@eliotsloan1763]

This was an enormous help, thank you for being so thorough.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@jorener]

This guy's awesome. Great instructional video. Bought me some of these, will head home to get it done.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@ittakesavillage5461]

Didn’t have these at my hardware store. So I just bought longer hinge screws. Worked great. Will buy these online so I have some on hand next project. We just bought a used house and they left it in rough shape.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

It Takes A Village Thanks for watching. We definitely recommend these. Great to have on hand. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@7vensoundz851]

Gave these bad boys a try. Despite the poor setup my door hinges originally had my roommates and myself felt these screws worked really well. I endorse this lol

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Very cool & we appreciate you sharing this. Great product indeed. Hope all is well. Enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@sassylrhg]

As a single senior lady, I used these on my doors 1.for fixing stripped hinges and 2.for more safety from being kicked in. I still sleep with my gun close by.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning Holly, that’s awesome. These are great and we appreciate you taking time out of your Monday morning to share this, it means the world to us. Please let us know if you have any questions. 😎👍

[@gabrieljefferson2591]

Can I sleep by your gun too

[@hamburgerler7670]

Dang where do you live ? thats scary, comment is a year old so hopefully you have been safe

[@robertosalazarjr1205]

Wow so cool...ya i also tried a small piece of wood but hole was repaired several times on this 50yr old home ...let me try this before replacing door frame

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@PapiLoveCrypto]

Wow the perfect permanent solution. Thank you

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@PapiLoveCrypto You are welcome, we are honored to help. Yes, a permanent fix indeed! 😎👍🧰

[@blazer3552]

Purchased the Zzem kit after watching this video and it worked perfectly. Many thanks for sharing!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Sean Seeley Great to hear & we appreciate you watching. Let us know if you have any questions. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@mattchavez8970]

I thought he was saying t27 the whole video lol

[@erickrcisneros]

Bravo!! Anyone else love when a door closes perfectly? It makes a sound when you know it’s right

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@mark3158274]

I used these today WOW very easy !!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@colombianlove41]

I haven’t even watched the video yet and he’s rocking a Red Wings shirt so I trust him completely 😂

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Let us know if you have any questions. Hope all is well with you and your family.

[@markpinther9296]

This looks like a great solution! I have to repair these type of hinges quite often at work where they see abnormally high use every day.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & we have had great experiences with this product. Hope all is well. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@boo_in_stlou]

Thanks for the video and the link to the items. I just placed an order, and can't wait for it to get here so I can fix my bedroom door.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@fredh54]

This is an expensive way to solve the problem. The door jamb (frame) is only about 3/4" thick and is easily damaged. Buy 3-1/2" screws of the proper diameter (the same diameter as the short screws that you are replacing) and using a power drill, screw the hinge to the framing behind the jamb. This repair will cost about $1 for the screws as opposed to nearly $25 for the solution you mention.

[@scott8957]

thanks for this - that's exactly what I did - just bought longer screws and worked like a charm. I do appreciate this guy posting the video though as it led me here to your comment. seems like a decent product and if things got bad enough I might use it (like if the 3 inch holes stripped, but simply using much longer screws can also do the trick if you all had were 1 inch screws there

[@TheTuffOnes]

I checked Amazon and these ARE REALLY expensive. My big concern is that one must drill such a large hole and then screw in the anchor thing manually. Even in the video it appears that he's struggling with getting it in. What happens if one can't do it and the anchor gets stripped and common as I envision happening to me, one gets stuck trying to hold up a six panel solid oak door with one hand so it doesn't fall down and kill everything in sight?

[@TheTuffOnes]

@Fred H I checked Amazon and these ARE REALLY expensive. My big concern is that one must drill such a large hole and then screw in the anchor thing manually. Even in the video it appears that he's struggling with getting it in. What happens if one can't do it and the anchor gets stripped and common as I envision happening to me, one gets stuck trying to hold up a six panel solid oak door with one hand so it doesn't fall down and kill everything in sight?

[@embob007]

Great video! I used the wooden dowel method on an exterior door which did work but man was it a PITA especially in February in New England! Thanks!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@edwinblunt8766]

Thx! Completed this fix today!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@DelfinFoto]

Just got this for my loose door hinge. Great product. Thanks

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Great to hear & we have really been impressed with this product. Hope all is well with you. Enjoy your week. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@chrislagarde]

15 minutes to fix my sagging door using these Zzem Screws. I'm not much a handyman. Ingenious design!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@Nenas-2003]

Thank you .. the right is the only way😊

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@stephenmwick]

You are awesomely verbose. Thank you!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@rolandsequeira]

This is the best professional method, reduces future damage by inserting screw sleeve inside and screwing in it.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Roland Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. We agree & have really been impressed with this product. Has never given us any issues. We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@carlosvillalpando5664]

Thank you for the info. You explained it step by step with no boring stories right to the point. Love your channel

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Carlos Villalpando Thanks Carlos. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@kellonpitts2650]

Great info. All you need to do now is adjust your striker plate so the door shut all the way. lol

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@u4tmradio]

This is the only way to fix this excellent!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@u4tmradio Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. This is a great product to use for this DIY project. 😁👍🧰

[@NOVAPAA]

Probably would have been best to replace all 3 wood screws since the project was started. Even though the 3rd wood screw seemed to be seated fully, it probably was weakening as well. Change it just like the other 2 screws for the best hinge foundation.

[@billm1651]

Because it’s $6 per anchor/screw why waste the money?

[@TheTuffOnes]

Because they come in a 4 pack, strangely enough. I wonder if the manufacturer anticipates one getting screwed up (pun intended).

[@brandywineblue]

​@@TheTuffOnes some hinges have 4 screws instead of 3.

[@humdrummed]

3 or 4 inch screws work 95% of the time. Only when those have been stripped would you need this. In one case I had the top hinge that had no 2x4's within 4 inches of the door frame, so the only wood holding the screws was only 3/4 of an inch. In this case even this device would not work.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@DJaquithFL]

Interesting, I drill 2" but use a wooden doll and wood glue or Gorilla glue. Never had a problem. I was just curious how others did it on your video. It was on my mind after repairing my daughter's bedroom door, it wasn't latching. The mystery is what actually happened...

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

D Jaquith Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. We have had great experiences with this product. We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@LisaBrock-v8x]

Thanks SO much for the video, it helped a lot. Since there’s a spare in there, do you think it’s smart to use it on the door side to stabilize it? My landlord tried to have some cheap guys quick-fix it so the door itself might need some extra support. Just wondering if you think it’s necessary. It seems to be alright tho so I suppose I could leave it for now unless it becomes a problem later. Also just so you know, the door itself is pretty light. It was just shoddy work on the frame side that caused the hanging so it’s probably fine

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome, it can’t hurt. Adding an additional zzen screw will definitely add strength and reliability to the door. Let us know how it goes. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@HisservantinChristJesus]

I had an issue with an ENTIRE upper hinge. The entire set.of screws were stripped. This is a very heavy solid wood door and the previous owner/carpenter probably never anticipated this weight on those wood screws. This door is larger than the other bedroom doors (handicap accessible wide?). Anyway, this kit worked like a champ- three of these and the door is hung well. There's a small amount of strike on the other frame, but I think the guy never put the door together just right. It's a minimal annoyance, but I don't usually slam the door anyway.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Outstanding & we appreciate you sharing this. We have been very pleased with this product over the years. Great to hear these screws are strong enough to hold your heavy door. Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks again for sharing this. 😎👍

[@jamesmorton2322]

just used these, worked perfectly

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

What’s up James, thanks for watching & sharing this. That’s great news. These are definitely an awesome option. Hope all is well. 😎👍

[@jeffstiles7850]

Love getting the proper tools for these kinds of projects, thanks!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@suewoznuk8382]

Any ideas for fibreglass door with a glass sidelight beside on that side the screw that come with door are only 3/4” long and can’t go with longer screw. Have 3 stripped screws on top hinge. Is epoxy best route fill holes ? The door sag a little and dead bolt hits the jam. Also should I put new hinge on too? Thanks in advance

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[@jonathangaliano2617]

Curious what is wrong with drilling the holes out bigger and gluing in some wooden dowels? Another method I've seen is drilling the hole out and using the little plastic drywall anchors? Both of those methods seem strong and better than the typical toothpick methods

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Jonathan Galiano Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts Jonathan. We have found this to be our favorite option as it is extremely strong & a one-time MX free fix. It will allow you to remove and reinstall the door or a new door as many times as you want without harming the part. 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@BlkFireHawk427]

Hey. Would you do a review of this product called ReSecure Latch? They have a channel on here that repairs loose door latches or deadbolts where the screws have lost their catch (Just spin). The product sits inside the door along side the latch. So you don't have to worry about splitting the door.

[@josephnorcalusa1710]

Helpfull information, thank you !

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

So happy to help & thanks for watching. Hope all is well. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@VerticalStacker]

lol 79 people would rather shove matchsticks into the holes over and over again. Great video.

[@shouse94]

drill it out like he did in the video and shove the same hole size $.20 dowel rod into the hole with some glue. $ saved, same fix applied.

[@vincentrvlife2393]

great video. thanks for the correct info

[@OutThere21]

At approximately 8:11-8:30, you mentioned that we should watch for rubbing on the hinge side of the door. If there is rubbing, how is that addressed? Thanks.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & you will want to check your hinge screws on both door & inner trim. Make sure screws are properly secured. Be careful that you do not over tighten the screws to alleviate stripping out the internal wood that the screw grabs onto. Hope this helps. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@al52269]

Great video Thanks for sharing New subscriber here

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[@trifeloco]

So you can use the provided torx bit head to screw in the zzem screws into the holes, and then use the standard phillips bit to screw in the actual phillips screws themselves into the zzem screw once it's in place? Awesome. I have the same exact problem with my bathroom door. I'll give it a shot

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & you’re spot on. It’s a great product & makes for an extremely reliable fix. Keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@JW-rv1mw]

Perfect, would have never known about this product without this video...major helpful

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. A helpful product indeed. This is a reliable permanent fix. Let us know if you have any questions. Enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@christophercardente1301]

Hi does that product work on the door itself or just the frame ? My issue is the door all 3 screws have come loose

[@michaelnaven213]

Thanks for your help. Have a safe 2020.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@THOMAS01ify]

Why such short screws use the whole thing to anchor fully lo ger screws i wonder if this will work on my steel door hinges.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts. Great product. We definitely recommend it. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@fidgetyvip1]

Can this kit also be used on the door?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Hi there, they will work best if your door is solid wood as opposed to hallow however yes. 😁👍 Let us know if you have any questions. Also hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our newly launched DIY community ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com We DIYers need to stick together! 🧰

[@BryanMiraflor]

great video. way better than this video I saw of some highly viewed video that said to use golf tees with gorilla glue to put them in and break them off. lmao

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Bryan Miraflor Thanks for watching Bryan. These little inserts are great. Other options are just temporary fixes. Let us know if you have any questions. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@zebpongo1]

Yeah.. At $23 a pop, I'll stick with using thin guage wire to tighten my hinge screws. Interested to know what everyone thinks these inserts are worth. I was saying $10ish before I checked.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts, hope all is well. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@warronfrench8163]

Thanks for this video. It exposed me to a new technology of which I was not even aware. I have to ask though, if the hinge for me is pulling loose from the hollow bathroom door, would I apply the exact same solution? I can not see any reason why not to, but you might think of something I am not.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & this is a great product. We haven’t used it on hollow doors...if you do, please share how it works. Enjoy your night. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@warronfrench8163]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Some feedback for you. I used them to correct my door falling loose from the top hinge, as opposed to the hinge falling loose from the door frame. The ZZemscrew has been in place for 1 week and I have not seen any issues to date. The door opens and closes perfectly. I do hear a small squeak, which has me a tiny bit concerned, so I will keep an eye on this change.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@warronfrench8163 Thanks so much for sharing this & please keep us posted on the sound you’re referring too. Enjoy your night. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@poyless]

You should have an affiliate link for the zzem screw. Would like for you to benefit from me purchasing the solution. Thanks so much for creating a great instructional video

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@richardditty5318]

Looks to be like you could do with with a some 3 inch wood dowels and wood glue.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@michelevanpelt8106]

Hi Michael - I bought the zzem screws to fix my door because the screws had stripped. On my door, the middle screw hole is the one that is closest to the mid part of the door frame. I drilled in using the bit and made sure it went in 3". I was able to install the top and bottom zzem screws, but I can't get the middle ones to go in. I am hand screwing them in and can only get them in about half way even though the hole has been drilled the full length. Any suggestions?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & we appreciate you reaching out to us. What’s your update, have you been able to screw insert all the way in? We haven’t run into this in the past. Please keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@MrKencoe]

You can say it is the correct way, however you could have saved money and time by just buying 3 inch screws with the same sized head. Behind the door jamb or door butt there is a solid stud within 1 1/2 inch of the hinge.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. 😎👍

[@jamesduff6937]

Hi Michael, just to clarify, do those 1 inch long screws come with the kit? And can I use the existing screws in my door hinge? I'm puzzled how they would accomodate different thickness of screws?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@erickrcisneros]

There’s another KZbin video that shows somebody Repairing this type of problem with a golf tee. It looks like it works well. Put gorilla glue on the tee hammered in Wait until it’s dry.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Erick R Cisneros Thanks for watching & we haven’t tried that before...🤔 Let us know if you have any questions. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@discolapy]

Thanks for useful video.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@jfarinacci0329]

Good content. Thank you.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We appreciate that & good content is what we are shooting towards. Let us know if you have any questions. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! Enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@troyheffernan1261]

What I like about this is you have 3 inches of strength instead of 1 inch of screw in wood that will eventually waller out over time.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for sharing this & we have been very pleased with this product over the years. We have used it on many different doors that needed help. 😎👍

[@maxdominguez5543]

if the holes are stripped in the actual dor (not frame), could this work the same way?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. It’s very possible & will mainly depend on the design of your door. If it’s hollow, you may need different anchors/plugs. If your door is solid wood, these will work great. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@chera.4653]

Such a great video!!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

C. A. Thanks for watching. We have been really impressed with this product. Definitely recommended. 😀 Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again!

[@francisfallon]

Thank you. Well done.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Francis Fallon Thanks for watching. Glad to help. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@CU96821]

I just did a project like that, the low tech way, I took a dowel sanded it down to a taper pounded it in the hole and then screwed into it! 😉

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

CU96821 Thanks for watching & sharing your project with us. Pretty slick. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@JohnnyC10071959]

Ever try the toothpick and wood glue method?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching John, we find this to be more of cleaner, professional, reliable & forever lasting. Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@JohnnyC10071959]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Great video. I have watched 20 of them and walked away fixing stripped screws . Thanks again

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@JohnnyC10071959 You are very welcome & we appreciate you taking the time to reach out to us John. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! Hope all is well with you and your family. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@williamsawyer7698]

Can you get that kit from a hardware store the same kind

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & it’s very possible. A quick call to the hardware store to ask may save you a trip.

[@swami1]

Will those 3” inserts work if the thickness of the doorjamb is less than 3”?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

swami 7774 Thanks for watching. You can purchase smaller inserts. Keep us posted on your project. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@josephmedina8544]

Can you use this method on a hollow core door? I have those screws stripped out and not on the molding.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Joseph Medina Thanks for watching, possibly however we haven’t used these on hollow doors. They are designed to be inserted into the trim/jam. You can purchase hollow door inserts on eBay. You may find that to be a better product for your mission. Keep us posted. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@SDdarthpaul]

Hello, In the start of the video you say in the previous video you went over the tools you need. I can't find the previous video. I see that you use ZZem Screw. Drill, Drill bit and screwdrivers. Is that all I need? Thank you, Paul

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Below is the link we reference. Hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIXXcnZoqL6Ih6c Enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@SDdarthpaul]

Thank you for the link.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@SDdarthpaul You are very welcome. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@brettloomis3099]

Can I use these in a residential steel exterior door ? My door to the garage hits in the upper jamb due to door screws stripped in top hinge....The jamb side is ok. Does the same process work for the door side of the hinge?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Brett Loomis Thanks for watching & possibly. We have only used them on wood. These little inserts are great. We love them. We hope the video helped. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Please subscribe to the channel and ring your KZbin bell 🔔 this will be very helpful to us thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@SmartestPantsss]

Can this be used inside a solid front door? The hinge screws slid right out of the door. The screws in the frame are fine (for now).

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & it can indeed. Keep us posted on your project. Hope all is well. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@Valrax]

Getting this cause my door is too heavy for the hinges and it’s worn as hell from swinging open too hard

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & you will be very satisfied with this product. If interested in purchasing this product, visit our Amazon affiliate link below, I earn from qualifying purchases. amzn.to/2N5ARXi 😎👍🔧🔩

[@donnyh3497]

I like this but my front exterior door is way to heavy for those little screws. I wonder if they make a beefier version of those?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Donny H Thanks for watching & these inserts & screws are very strong. We don’t believe they make larger ones. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@brooklynn2200]

Can I use this system on an exterior garage door also?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We believe you can. Keep us posted on your project. Enjoy your day! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@FalconsATL]

If it’s on the doorjam side of the hinge then why not just use some 3” !wood screws? So how do you fix stripped out screws on the door side of the hinge because most of these interior doors are practically cardboard!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts. We have attached a few links below to products that you may find helpful. Our viewers have shared these with us. Keep us posted on your project. amzn.to/3frNQ0O amzn.to/2SsOySu Hope all is well. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@darwandoo]

Can I find this kit at home Depot

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Unfortunately not at the moment. If interested in purchasing this product, shop our amazon associate link below, thanks again. amzn.to/2N5ARXi 😎👍🔧🔩

[@Charles-in5xg]

Can you reuse the screws in the hinge or do you have to use screws that came with the kit?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

CRAZEANATOR Thanks for watching & we hope you enjoyed the video. Yes you absolutely can reuse these ZZEM screws. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@zzemscrew4072]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders You can as long as they are a #9 hinge screw, you can also find the #9 hinge screws in different finishes at your local hardware, in the door hardware section.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

ZZem Screw Thanks for sharing. Amazing product! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@tossedsalad5532]

Please print the name of screw zzemscreq is that correct

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching. ZZem Screw & we have been very pleased with this product. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@gaylefriedman3773]

Excellent Instructions. Why would you need to enlarge the screw holes, when all it was, was a striped screw? Don't you just replace the screws that was the problem from start? Then, as you did, tighten them, but Not Too Hard? This is a Formica Kitchen Cabinet Door. Should it close? If you have better suggestions, I would want to know, Thank You!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching. The stripped holes have no more grip for screws to grab onto. The inserts are an incredible feature. We love this product. Let us know if you have any additional questions. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@ThomasComiskey-uz4ie]

My door itself will not hold the screws. They keep coming out , how can I fix it?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@GeorgeNadaYT]

Much better than jamming toothpicks in the stripped hole. That door isn't going anywhere now.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

The Blade Runner So true! 😀👍 We appreciate you watching. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Please subscribe to the channel and ring your KZbin bell 🔔 this will be very helpful to us thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@scdrcopafeel]

Thank u very much!!!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

scdrcopafeel Very cool & you are welcome. Thanks for sharing. Please subscribe to the channel and ring your KZbin bell 🔔 this will be very helpful to us thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@chrisbechtel8198]

Just looked this up online the kit is $23.99. For under $10 you could buy a wooden dowel and wood glue and have it fixed in under 5 minutes. There is no need for a 3 inch brass sleeve that you put a 1 inch screw into. Sorry but don't waste your money on this product

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Chris Bechtel Thanks for watching, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts Chris. 😀👍 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@willroberson9535]

Where can I get the zen screws from?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Will Roberson Thanks for watching Will. We are happy to read you are making it a DIY project. You can purchase them online either from Amazon or google search. Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

ZZem Screw Thanks for sharing! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@tycox8704]

How is this superior to using 3 in screws instead?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Ty Cox Thanks for watching. This is an incredible product & we have been impressed with its results & reliability. Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@SimplifiedTruth]

These will grip the entire 3 inches through unlike a screw itself gripping just the second half of the hole.

[@Aethelbeorn]

subbed and belled my man.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Aethelbeorn You Rock & thanks. We just subscribed to your channel as well. Please subscribe to the channel and ring your KZbin bell 🔔 this will be very helpful to us thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@carlosviolante9826]

what if the holes are in the flimsy door side not the jam side?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & you can purchase door plugs in that case. Ace Hardware & lowes are the best places to check.

[@randomtube8226]

My case is bad. I need to replace the wood itself. How do I do that part?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & there are a few patch options you can find online. Viewers we have talked to haven’t had the best results from them. Is the door very unique...?...meaning non-standard, antique, or very expensive to buy new?

[@randomtube8226]

@@DIYwithMichaelBordersMy door is not anything special. Just too many holes in the wood from ajusting the door so much overtime. The wood is split and can't make any new holes.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@randomtube8226 Definitely more common than you think. 😀👍

[@ericwilliams7775]

👍thanks 👊

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Eric Williams You are very welcome Eric, glad it helped. Thanks for watching! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@MeggidoX]

You're not going to strip a torx bit so you could use power tools just fine here.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

MeggidoX Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts. 😀👍 We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come. 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@louindorato6855]

Where do I purchase these ZZEM screws ?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Lou Indorato Thanks for watching, you can do a google search for them. Look for price options. We absolutely love these inserts. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@louindorato6855]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders tyvm & keep up the great videos

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Lou Indorato You are very welcome & we appreciate it. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@needaman66]

As a carpenter of 40 years i can tell you rhere is always more than one way to skin a cat. Btw that "groove" is called a housing. Your way, may not be someone elses and doesnt make it wrong or right. Consult a profession for better advice. Mow you jave to adjust your striker. Incidently, "this portion of trim" is called a door stop. My way is a lot less expensive , quicker amd permanent. But that's my way, which is also the right way. If your not a carpenter, you wont be aware of the right way alternatives and be prone to buying fixes from manufacturers design to take as much money from you as possible.

[@andrewagustin1349]

Too much work while a plastic anchor then screw them in can fix the problem and will serve the purpose permanently too.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, any and all thoughts are welcome here on our channel. 👍

[@willroberson9535]

What sz is the drill bit?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Will Roberson Thanks for sharing your question Will. The drill bit size is a 5/16 & will come with the kit. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@scottchambers4686]

Where did you buy the screw kit

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Scott Chambers Thanks for watching & sharing your question. You can purchase this kit on Ebay brand new. We also googled this kit & found it online. Keep us posted with your DIY project. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩