Whats the best way to trim a door so it fits correctly?
You may not have to trim the door at all. Start by checking for built-up paint on the edges of the door and in the jamb. Especially in older houses, scraping away multiple layers of old paint will give your door the space it needs to open and close cleanly. If paint isn’t the problem, next check on the the hinge side of the opening for loose screws. Over time, some of them may have worked their way out, allowing the door to sag against the jamb. If that’s the case you can try tightening them back up. You may be lucky to find the screws still grab and your job will be over in five minutes. More than likely, though, the wood will be just plain worn out and offer nothing for screw threads to engage. Restore the jamb with dowels Assuming that’s what you find you’ll have to repair the jamb with wood plugs. Start by opening the door and propping up the outside corner with wood wedges, cardboard or whatever you can find. This prevents the door from moving around while you work. The damage cou
