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How to fix a door off its hinges.
Fix screw holes 1.
Scrape the dried glue from the side of the door using the side of the putty knife.
Unscrew the top hinge from the frame.
Clean the dried glue out of the hinge mortise using a chisel.
Remove the screws holding the door hinges to the door and the doorjamb with a phillips screwdriver.
Test the hinge image zoom on the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close.
How to tighten a loose hinge step 1.
Inspect the door hinge and look for where it is loose or hangs off of the door or doorjamb.
Required tools for this project.
Measure the length of the screws.
Then reinstall the door.
Lay the door on a flat surface and unscrew the hinges from the door.
Secure the hinge with weights or clamps until the glue dries.
Unscrew the screws holding the bottom hinge to the door frame using a phillips screwdriver.
The hinge mortise is a shallow recess the hinge fits.
Apply glue to the damaged area and immediately install the hinge and screws photo 2.
To remove the door from the hinge to which it is still attached unscrew the screw or screws still holding the hinge to the door then place the door on a flat surface.
Tap wood image zoom if that does not solve the problem trim pieces of shim or other small wood pieces to fit.
Remove the door from the hinges completely if it is still attached in any way.