How to Fix a Door That Won't Close! Door Hitting Top of Frame

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In this video I show you how to easily fix a door that won't close! A door that is rubbing or getting stuck on the frame is a fairly common problem, especially the longer the door is in place. Over time they can settle or be pulled down and out of square. I will show you the 5 main things to look for and then show you how to fix them to get that door squared back up and opening and closing freely. These fixes also apply to doors that do close but are sticking when trying to open them.
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Crescent Wrench (adjustable wrench) Set: amzn.to/3url4VU
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Blessings,
Adam
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@alals6794 2 жыл бұрын

Whao......the best 6min and 55 seconds I have watched on youtube today. Thanks.

@HowToHomeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks a lot for the feedback!

@deejay1508 2 жыл бұрын

I'm blown away at how easy your fixes are. I'm going to fix my door this weekend. Thank you for the tips.

@HowToHomeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You are very welcome. Glad it was helpful. Good luck with the project this weekend!

@Cookefan59 2 жыл бұрын

I wish i had watched this before i ended up shaving a door down out of frustration with a crooked frame. Oh, well, i still have three more doors to replace. Thanks for this great video and awesome channel.

@HowToHomeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Well I am glad I was able to catch you before you did all of them haha. I am glad to hear that it will save you some time. Thanks a lot for the feedback and if you haven't done them all already, good luck!

@Cookefan59 2 жыл бұрын

@@HowToHomeDIY Thank you sir. This particular project involved installing a door where one had never been before. the existing doorway was crooked as hell because the drywall was installed bowed. A tricky piece of work. All the other doors I’ve replaced went very well. I was aware of the bending the hinge trick but had forgotten all about it. Duh! In any case, I really enjoy your channel and your personality is very reassuring and calming. Great You Tuber!

@maxwellchiu9934 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video, just the right length, just the right amount of information, just the right information. Thanks.

@conniesue8957 16 күн бұрын

Thank you! Finally a year after my husband passed away from cancer, I am getting around to all the stuff we put on hold. I got so sick of my cats popping open my bathroom door because it wasn't hung correctly and causing havoc in that room, I just had to fix it! It took less tan four minutes thanks to your video...geez. If I knew it was that easy, I would have fixed it five years ago! Thank you for saving my sanity and two cats lives!

@AbdAlNour 2 ай бұрын

What a gift you have of teaching and teaching in a simple perfect progression!! Bless you

@HowToHomeDIY 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for those kind words. I am really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for taking the time to leave this feedback!

@jerrijarmer3829 Ай бұрын

THANK YOU!!!! #1 solution did the trick, toothpicks and all. Great video!

@NYtwoFL Жыл бұрын

Fix#4 did it for me in 5mins. Thanks Adam, here’s a virtual 🍺. Many thanks from Tampa, FL

@trevernova 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the hinge bending tip! That did the trick!!

@giakhalsa7971 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. This is genius. You have a great engineering mind. And this was easy enough to do for single woman. Most videos are taking the door off the hinge and I can’t do that. So hopefully this will help me thank you thank you👏👏

@anthonylyle7709 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this. My door is square again.

@DJ-qq6gr 11 ай бұрын

Amazingly helpful video. Tip#4 saved us immense frustration. Door closes perfectly now. Cannot thank you enough!

@defenz77 10 ай бұрын

I am going to try every option you showed. Having such a problem with my door. Fingers crossed.

@FrankGraffagnino 2 жыл бұрын

ooh, that bonus tip is the one i needed. thanks.

@HowToHomeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Frank, awesome! I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for the feedback!

@toocoolotool218 7 ай бұрын

You rock dude! Thanks for the help! I think this is the exact problem! I can’t wait to try it tomorrow and hopefully I’ll have saved me 300$!

@HowToHomeDIY 7 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! Hope it helps! Let me know!

@HelenWiegman-su4qt Жыл бұрын

This was a great video. I instinctively used most of the fixes on an interior door that would not close. Now I know I will use fix number 4 that I know will work. I also love the toothpick idea most of all.

@brngrofdeth 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice and free fix. Love and blessings from Ontario Canada!

@HowToHomeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the feedback! I hope all is well with you!

@brngrofdeth 2 жыл бұрын

@@HowToHomeDIY All is great. Super cold here though. Thankfully my door closes well. Lol.

@HowToHomeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Haha can definitely be thankful for that then! Probably have some of the thickest door seals you can buy on those doors!

@brngrofdeth 2 жыл бұрын

@@HowToHomeDIY Definitely. Lol.

@melekaes Жыл бұрын

My door has been bothering me so so much for the last 5 months. , It was a 10 second fix . 🙃 thank you!!!

@glaing09 8 ай бұрын

Man that toothpick fixed me in a few minutes. Thank you so much for this video.

@HowToHomeDIY 8 ай бұрын

Awesome! Really glad to hear it was helpful! Thanks a lot for the feedback!

@ThomasWilliams-d5g Ай бұрын

Very informative video, thanks for the help.

@nathangould2856 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, I have this exact problem and wasn't sure how to fix it, thank you.

@HowToHomeDIY Жыл бұрын

Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback Nathan!

@Ammoguy1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm going to try these on my heavier double exterior doors this spring.

@HowToHomeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! This should definitely take care of those doors as well. Thanks a lot for the feedback!

@resecurelatch Жыл бұрын

If anyone is having issues with their door latch or dead bolt screws being stripped out and the latch is loose, Ive invented a new door hardware that sits inside with the latch. ReSecure Latch. Thanks for videos like yours that are teaching people how to repair their home.

@jimturner4937 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic video. Easy to follow. Great explanation.

@Addy-ft4ps 9 ай бұрын

This was very helpful. I have been struggling with the door not closing when replacing the hinges. I see that the new screws are a size smaller and as soon as the new hinges are installed, the door jams. When I replace with the original hinges, there is no more jamming. The hinges are the same size. I will try out the steps you outlined. Thank you.

@klofiks473 Жыл бұрын

This video helped hella, had a door that just was being held in by friction but now it actually latches

@AmyWalker-zl1iw Жыл бұрын

Thanks. This was very helpful. Now i can adjust this old door.

@audreycoon3156 Жыл бұрын

First time living on my own and freaked out that I would need a whole new door lol, thank you for the tips!

@sekaf4125 11 ай бұрын

Nice video. You asked for comments. My door it was the same area you showed first but on top of the door, not the upper left side. How do I fix that?

@lilinando Жыл бұрын

Thank you that's so informative and easy to understand!

@timothygarnett5273 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful

@InternetCurmudgeon 2 ай бұрын

Holy toothpick, Batman! Who knew?! Brilliant!

@alexmunguia7173 Жыл бұрын

Bro thank u for taking time and making it easy for some of us.

@uncommoncents2125 2 жыл бұрын

Bro! Just went fix all my doors you are the man!!!

@HowToHomeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks a lot for the feedback!

@alvingaines7828 15 күн бұрын

very good instruction

@rosemaryjohnson6967 2 жыл бұрын

Very easy to understand. Great video.

@HowToHomeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thank you very much for the feedback!

@newy219 4 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!! Bending the hinges and the 3 inch screw got my door to close and it was literally going over about 1/8”! Question-I was thinking of adding a 3 inch screw lower as well to solidify the door system (I installed a whole new system) as well but could that have the opposite effect?? Don’t want to obviously if it could negate the progress made. TIA.

@leonpark3165 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Your videos are always full of great fixes.

@monkeydgabriel384 2 ай бұрын

Nice tips

@jimmypilgrim Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Just what I needed.

@HowToHomeDIY Жыл бұрын

Great! Really glad to hear it helped. Thanks for the feedback James!

@ForTheWin2007 17 күн бұрын

For Fix #4 that needs door hinge adjustment, I used paint mixing sticks in btw the door and the frame to hold the door in place so I know exactly how much adjustment needs to be made.

@user-kr4et7sf5j 11 ай бұрын

Great advice! Worked beautifully!

@jessicathomason7063 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE that tooth pick trick. I just learned it about a year or so ago and I wish I would have thought of it way earlier lol

@tricolor112010 10 ай бұрын

Good video I have the same problem. Keep up the good work

@SCAR16s Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the easy fix.

@Spta97Vids Жыл бұрын

You, sir, are a genius! My heavy front door (full glass lite) has been sagging for 10+ years and not matter how many 3" screws I put in the hinges/frame it didn't help. I tried the hinge bending trick and it worked! Question, are hinges typically bent in this scenario and will they bend again or is it just over correcting to get the door to close?

@joshsmith9855 21 күн бұрын

Great video thank you!

@gloriamajor6813 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video you made me feel like a pro

@MorsCertaMoraIncerta 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! The toothpick trick didd the job.

@michaelpatosa 3 ай бұрын

Thank you this helped a lot.

@kimdalrymple2288 11 ай бұрын

This was so helpful! Thanks so much!

@eddiecarranza9344 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully done!

@FBE-zi6lx Ай бұрын

wonderful.

@dukeesler6006 Жыл бұрын

Great job, I'm excited to attempt a fix to our sagging door!

@danman462 11 ай бұрын

The most common fix that I notice is the bending of the hinge back into place..and just think I had a contractor that wanted to charge me $450 just for this..I said no thank you I’ll see how I can do this on my own..thanks for the video!

@jacktamplin5715 11 ай бұрын

Dude!!! Live saver! Thank you

@stevemiller8239 Жыл бұрын

Helped me a ton and all easy. Thanks!

@omrjordan4847 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, that was very helpful.

@robertdenaro3514 8 ай бұрын

Hi what about putting the top hinge on the bottom and the bottom one on top would that work okay ?

@rubenastran335 2 жыл бұрын

great fix thanks

@HowToHomeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback Ruben!

@amorosa101457 Ай бұрын

What is wrong with my hinges if it won’t let me close the door at all? I’ve tried every combination. I’ve removed the plates several times. I can’t get it to work. It doesn’t even look right! Help.

@bluroks1 19 күн бұрын

Any idea on a door that is hitting the top and crooked. Someone installed new shed flooring and raised the floor about 5 inches thus now the door wont shut or match up with the locking mechanisms. You can shut the door but have to lift it and push it to the right up top to get it to shut but nothing matches up. Any help please.

@frankoneyjr.4515 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@Afritunez 10 ай бұрын

I only have 2 hinges, 1 for the frame and one for the door, does the same rule apply?

@lolalola4585 10 ай бұрын

Seriously why can't we learn this in school instead of useless subjects like chemistry... 🙄 Ty for the tutorial!

@lcook0825 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks.

@SteveSmith-xw7xi Жыл бұрын

Genius!

@rickcee6572 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant!

@HowToHomeDIY 8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you found value in it! Thanks a lot for the feedback!

@nancyfigueroa653 2 күн бұрын

Another one!!!

@glennrogers7112 Жыл бұрын

Would also be cool if you explain how best to fix door rubbing on top edge

@on4acres Жыл бұрын

All those tips will fix that.

@patriciaruelas1888 Жыл бұрын

Thank you..better educated on those sticky doors

@finzup_4673 11 ай бұрын

My door isnt sagging but isnt tight with the frame on the top the top left of the door is out while the bottom is flush any tips on a fix?

@puffthedragon13 Жыл бұрын

Does the 3 in touch the drywall ?

@kushaldeepchaujar3402 2 ай бұрын

I used a Toothpick but it still isn't getting tightened fully. I have four screws there, three philips and one normal one. And problem is all the nornal screws but Toothpick didn't work and two will be more for the hole I feel but perhaps I will have to try with two Toothpick.

@DvstyDom 29 күн бұрын

Get a wooden dowel and drill bit (slightly smaller then the dowel ). Remove the screws and plate and drill the loosely threaded hole deep enough to where the dowel would be flushed or cut it to desired and once that’s nice and tight put the plate back on while lining up with previous holes and mark where you need to create the new hole. Make a pilot hole then insert your new screw 🎉

@ruthmcghee5812 Жыл бұрын

Gm . I bought a jewelry box mirror to hang on my closet door. Now the door won't close because of the hinges at the top. Can u please help? I need a simple solution. Thanks in advance.

@user-ne8ms4ij6v 2 жыл бұрын

mahalo for sharing your post 🤙🏼

@Dragonluna69 2 жыл бұрын

Greatness

@HowToHomeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the feedback. Glad you liked it!

@Mpearl33 2 жыл бұрын

Instructions unclear, i accidently set the carpet on fire....

@HowToHomeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

A large amount of gasoline will put that right out!

@photonic 2 жыл бұрын

I like to put a little wood glue on the toothpick.

@HowToHomeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

That would definitely strengthen it. Thanks for the tip Mark!

@philiptownsend8348 10 ай бұрын

My hinge pins are headed both ends so can’t do that option

@johnaustin635 7 ай бұрын

Nah mate take a jig saw and just run a couple or so inches of the top then close the door, any space just nail a bit of 1/4 ply to the top of the door to fill any gap , if you want a class finish give it a lick of paint : Trade tip : Use a good brush 👍