Stiffen Door Hinges

If more resistance is needed bend the pin more or bend a second pin.

Stiffen door hinges.

The tighter that you tighten the set screws the more resistance. Applying some sort of lubricating oil on the door hinge usually fixes the door squeak right away. Open the door grasp it by the lock edge and move it up and down. If the hinge screws have been loose for only a short time you may need to tighten them with a screwdriver.

Simple quick and works like a. If one is loose remove two or more screws and try driving in longer screws. Smack it with a hammer to put a slight bend in it. If a door binds open it grasp the knob and lift up to see if a hinge is loose.

If you encounter movement at the hinge screws they need to be retightened. Remove the top or middle hinge pin and use a hammer to bend it just slightly. On the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close. You can use olive oil butter paraffin candles wd 40 spray petroleum jelly or simply a bar of bath soap.

Reinstall it and check the result.