Q The hinges on my kitchen cabinets seem to be coming loose so some of the doors are almost dangling. Not only is this ugly, but it’s probably dangerous. How do I secure the doors so this won’t keep ...

I have been asked several times lately how to solve the aggravating symptoms of loose hinges on everything from cabinet doors to bathroom doors and even the manner in which door knobs get loose over ...

Q: The screws in the top hinge of my entrance door have become so loose they can no longer be tightened, causing the door to sag so that it is difficult to close. How can I repair this? A: There are a ...

We all have cabinet doors in our homes in the kitchen, bedroom, and home offices. Cabinet doors and hinges can be the most surprising and disappointing household items to break or tilt at the most ...

Dear James: In my house, which is rather old, the door hinges are stiff, and the cabinets don’t close well. I need to install new ones. Regular lubrication can definitely help extend the life somewhat ...

April 22, 2021 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google A loose door hinge is annoying enough, but it’s even worse when you’ve tried to screw it back in before realizing ...

Ever time you hip-check a swollen door or jiggle its doorknob, you're cutting short the lifespan of the hardware. Keys should slide smoothly in and out of locks. When they don't, spray the lock with ...

Dear James: I bought an old house that needs a lot of work. It looks like most of the doors and cabinets will need new hinges. There are many types of hinges to choose from. What is the best type of ...