door won't stay open


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Old 09-29-03, 09:14 AM
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Question door won't stay open

I have an interior door that always slowly closes. How can I fix it?
 
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Old 09-29-03, 11:11 AM
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The hinges may have loose screws, especially at the top, causing the door to be out of plumb. Check to make sure that all the hinge screws are properly seated.

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Old 09-29-03, 01:14 PM
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If the hinges and screws are all intact here's a fix that usually works.

Remove the door hinge pin and give it a tap with a hammer right in the middle. You just want a very slight bend so the hinge pin will go back okay in the hinge.
VOILA - door now stays where you put it.

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