How To Fix Stripped Hinges On A Screen Door

Fix it the right way not the wrong way.

How to fix stripped hinges on a screen door.

This long screw transfers more holding power to the stud and puts less stress on the jamb itself. After time the weight of the door will pull on the hinge and cause the door not to hang straight. Diy home improvement tips and hacks. If the screw was 11 2 inches try using a 2 inch screw to replace it.

Give the hole time to dry before you replace the screws and hinge. The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool. Consider using a slightly longer or wider screw. If the hinge and jamb are painted cut the paint around the leaf with a utility knife swing the leaf away from the jamb.

For example if the stripped out screw was a 6 try replacing it with a 8. A simple method of using golf tees to fix holes that have been stripped out and are to big so the screws will not tighten up the hinge to the door or jamb. Simple hack repairing stripped wood screws. This is not how i usually would do this fix but thought people would like the mi.

One way to fix the stripped hole is to take one or two cardboard matches and dip them into either white glue or wood glue. After you have done that put them in the hole that is stripped. Open the door wide and insert a wedge under the bottom outside corner to level it. Another hint is to use a long screw in one of the holes in the top most hinge long enough to penetrate the stud.

Remove the screws that hold the loose hinge leaf to the door jamb. A how to video my first of many to come looking forward to sharing.