How Do You Fix An Interior Door That Won Stay Open?
Doors refuse to stay open when the hinges are not square and plumb. Sometimes, this occurs when the door is installed, if it is done incorrectly. More often, it has occurred because of some settling, either of the house or the door itself. If this has become a problem with one or more doors in your house, you may be wondering how to fix it. This article will cover several remedies. The first section will give you three quick fixes that may fix your door. The second section talks about how to level the hinges, which will fix the problem. The third section covers bending the pins to add more friction, which can fix the problem but does not address the cause. Quick Fixes Step 1 Check the hinges of the door to see if they are loose. If they are, tighten them. Sometimes this is all that is needed to fix a door that won’t stay open. Because your door won’t stay open, it is more likely to be a problem with the upper hinge. Use magazines to support your door while you are tightening the screws
