Tighten the hinge screws

Step by step

1. 1
   Support the door

   Open it 90 degrees and wedge a book under the latch side so it cannot drop while you work.
2. 2
   Tighten every screw

   Start with the top hinge. If a screw just spins, it has lost its grip.
3. 3
   Replace the long one

   Swap the center screw in the top hinge for a 75 mm wood screw that reaches the framing. Drive it until the hinge sits flush.
4. 4
   Check the gap

   The latch side should now meet the strike. Close it a few times. If it still rubs, add a thin cardboard shim behind the hinge.

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