Cracks on doors are everyday problems.
How to fix a wooden door hinge.
In particular the side where the hinges fasten onto the door tends to crack or split in certain situations.
Oak being an open grain wood and a hard wood tends to hold threads better.
I use oak dowels apposed to pine.
Sometimes retightening the hinge screws is all it takes to fix the problem.
Measure and mark 1 in 2 5 cm long sections along an entire piece of dowel.
But if the screws can t be tightened because the holes are stripped try this.
If you have a centering hinge drill use the hinge as a template and the finish repair will be better than new and last for years.
The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool.
Saw a 3 8 in 0 95 cm diameter wooden dowel into 1 in 2 5 cm long pieces.
This method puts the top of the dowel flush with the surface of the hinge mortise.
How to tighten stripped hinge screws.
Open the door wide and insert a wedge under the bottom outside corner to level it.
How to fix a door that cracked where the hinges go.
You will need a 1 in 2 5 cm long piece of dowel for each loose hole you need to fix.