A common problem in many homes, particularly older homes, can be loose door hinges. Over time, the door hinge works itself loose. Though annoying, this problem can be fixed with ease.

If you have a door that won't stay open, you most likely have uneven hinges. There are various reasons that hinges get out of alignment. When it happens, doors often won't stay open. Typically, this occurs because the screws on the bottom hinge are too loose. However, there are other reasons. Learning how to adjust it is a little bit of trial and error until the issue corrects itself.

If your door is failing to latch correctly it is usually an alignment issue. The first, and easiest, thing to try is to tighten loose hinge screws. If it still doesn't close correctly see the steps below for other remedies. Which one you will use depends on what you find the problem to be.

A loose door lever moves up and down but fails to operate the function of moving the rad and bolt to open the door latch assembly. Most levers, or handles, fit onto a round lever or handle rod assembly with one set screw. This screw fits in a groove or against a flat surface machined into the round lever rod. A loose lever must be adjusted to accurately fit into the rod assembly.

Everyone has this problem: some doors just don't latch all the time. Sometimes, the door latches just fine, and other times, the door just won't close. In this ihowtofix article, you will learn a simple and easy way to fix a door that won't latch.

This is a tricky process because the screws that hold the gasket into place also hold together the inside panel and insulation.

If your door isn't closing properly, there is a little space on the top, and it moves when you pull upward on the doorknob, you've got a sag. The movement isn't actually in the door but in the jamb, which is the vertical board that holds the door hinges to the doorway. It can become loose and pull away from the stud behind it over the years as the weight of the door drags on it. The solution is often as easy as driving longer screws into the jamb hinges so the door isn't just anchored to the jamb, but also to the stud behind it.

Freezing winter temperatures can wreak havoc on car door locks, especially if the vehicle is left in the cold for long periods. The last thing you need on a busy morning before work is the hassle of frozen car door locks. For quick thawing solutions, check out the tips on this page.

If your cabinet doors have problematic action, are off kilter or have gaps, you can easily fix your cabinet door without having to replace the whole cabinet section. Follow the steps below.

Most closet doors in mid century to modern homes are hollow. They are made of a lighter weight manufacturer wood or vinyl product. The reason the doors are hollow is to make them easy to install and care for. If a hollow closet door gets a hole in it, it can be repaired in a few steps. Most doors have a texture, which can be difficult to duplicate but if the hole is in an inconspicuous place, it will be easier to hide.