Fix Stripped Screw Holes - 3 MINUTE FIX!

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  • Ever try tightening a screw and it just keeps turning and doesn't grab? This is the fix. This applies to holes drilled in wood and isn't meant for sheetrock/walls.
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  • @LRN2DIY
    @LRN2DIY  4 роки тому +266

    As some viewers have pointed out, running a much longer screw (3" screw, for example) will often remedy this. It drives deeper into the actual framing rather than just the door casing.

    • @pompus6947
      @pompus6947 4 роки тому

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    • @charnellemonay
      @charnellemonay 4 роки тому

      Amazing ... going do this ASAP

    • @feistyterrier
      @feistyterrier 4 роки тому +29

      This is true I have done that... but this way its a pain in the butt & doesn't last as long.
      USE GOLF FEES. I use Gorilla Glue for wood - hammer in the golf tees - let it sit for 24 hours and then I saw off the ends of the golf tees then I sand it and then screw everything in. TA DA it's good for 20 years as long as you use the long screws.
      PS. Golf tees come in different sizes. Make sure you get the correct size for your screw holes.

    • @charlesritter6640
      @charlesritter6640 4 роки тому +2

      @@feistyterrier I've heard about golf tees a long time ago. I'm going to use them.

    • @MsBrookeWilcox
      @MsBrookeWilcox 4 роки тому +6

      I agree with other poster, this does fix but not for long and are left with DEEPER hollowed out hinges lol. I'm am fixing my rn, it just took 3 toothpicks, at full length. Woodglued them all the way in. Should work just fine as you described In Video.
      Just adding on if you've stripped them out real good like me 🤣🤣🤣

  • @jrh11254
    @jrh11254 4 роки тому +2120

    Can’t tell you how many times this has saved me from having to buy a new house.

  • @TonySanchez-mk1xd
    @TonySanchez-mk1xd 4 місяці тому +52

    10 years ago this guy posted this. 10 years later it helps another fix his bedroom door. Thanks man

    • @halpwr
      @halpwr Місяць тому +2

      2 months ago you commented this. 2 months later I fixed my door 😂

    • @Computercrisis
      @Computercrisis 2 дні тому

      @@halpwr 1 month ago you commented this and 1 month later I fixed my bedroom door lol

  • @janetmosby6980
    @janetmosby6980 2 роки тому +23

    Watched your video, because grandson put a car through hole between casing and door then tried to forcibly close door. He stripped all three screws holding hinge. I didn’t have wood glue, but I did have floor adhesive and toothpicks. I’m a 66 year old grandma and totally impressed my husband, lol. (He was talking about replacing the whole door) Thank you!

  • @seahorsenplanners
    @seahorsenplanners 4 роки тому +29

    I hate having to wait on someone one else to help me out. I did exactly what you said. I was so happy that it worked. Thanks so much for your help.

  • @macsloan58
    @macsloan58 3 роки тому +68

    Nice video. My uncle showed me this 50 years ago when I was a teenager. We used it on furniture, doors, anything with wood screws. I often used wooden match sticks- especially on larger voids. If no glue is available, it will work anyhow. Glue just makes it a more permanent event.

  • @Dude83202
    @Dude83202 4 роки тому +18

    Didn’t have matches, chopsticks, toothpicks and didn’t want to drive into town. Cut 2 inch long by 1/4 inch pieces off the end of the longer style paint stirrers. Sharpened the end, put some glue on it and drove one in each drilled out hole. Worked great.

  • @gunnersfan111
    @gunnersfan111 2 роки тому +36

    Worked like an absolute charm! I'm useless at DIY but even I could manage this, thanks for the tip!

  • @lucyswannsunsafespace7313
    @lucyswannsunsafespace7313 3 роки тому +67

    Great video! I’ve been using tiny wood dowels in the same manner since I inherited my grandmother’s house 15 years ago. Extremely difficult to find boards to make a whole new frame in this type wood and not everyone has tiny dowels laying around. Most have toothpicks and maybe even some Elmer’s school glue (which works also, if given time to dry). I’ve also found that one shouldn’t use a drill on hinge holes, as it will strip them faster. Also, I have found that opening the wood glue container makes a world of difference! 😂

  • @TheChicag0an
    @TheChicag0an 2 роки тому +6

    Worked like a charm. The screws started stripping on the door and not frame. Was worried it wouldn’t work but it worked perfectly.

  • @juliecarson7364
    @juliecarson7364 2 роки тому +15

    I doubt you still read these comments, but i wanted to say thank you because this is how ill fix my glider chair and my closet door hinge.

  • @yrr7867
    @yrr7867 4 роки тому +44

    We bought my daughter a little princess table it’s wooden. One of the chairs the back got loose, my husband said the screw was stripped and he would fix it “later”. The chair has been out of commission for a couple months now until I found your channel!!!
    Thank you!!! Now my daughter can resume using her table and chairs 👏🏼
    It was easy I didn’t have toothpicks but I had skewer sticks and they worked just fine!

  • @Jeremiah_Johnson139
    @Jeremiah_Johnson139 Рік тому +6

    I never would have thought of a solution like this. I am extremely appreciative for your Innovative and creative solutions!

  • @getreal3336
    @getreal3336 4 роки тому +12

    I been doing this for decades. Great to show everyone in a vid. I also use longer screws that will bite into some new wood inside the holes. Between that and the toothpicks, it's every bit as solid and strong as when the original screws were first installed.

  • @kerim.peardon5551
    @kerim.peardon5551 6 років тому +46

    This worked for me. I needed to reattach my dishwasher to the underside of the countertop, but it's a cheap countertop made from flake board and the screw holes were stripped out. I used a hot glue gun to glue four toothpicks up into the holes, then cut them off flush with a steak knife. The screws went in beautifully.
    Next up, loading the dishwasher.

  • @captainkirk4519
    @captainkirk4519 3 роки тому +5

    I have tried other ways longer screws, thicker screws etc they are only temporary fixes. This method is amazing and it would have helped me so many times over over the years. Thanks for a brilliant brilliant fix - simplest ones are always the best :)

  • @dkaye179
    @dkaye179 3 роки тому +13

    Had this exact problem with the hinges and this worked great. Thanks!

  • @bugnut82
    @bugnut82 5 років тому +3

    I used the thicker 12 inch BBQ matchsticks. I had them laying around. Just cut them a bit longer than the hole, broke off the excess with a hammer and screwed the screw back in. Had my heavy door fixed in less than 5 minutes ! Thanks to this video.

  • @wenwong9654
    @wenwong9654 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for this video!!! It saved me from going mad!! I couldn’t close the bathroom door for months until now I copied the instructions and it worked like a champ!!!!!

  • @lorimaguire4189
    @lorimaguire4189 3 роки тому +5

    Great tip. I drilled a hole too large for an outlet faceplate - this was a quick easy fix!

  • @markkinsler4333
    @markkinsler4333 3 роки тому +6

    I never have much luck with hot glue, so I repair stripped holes in antique clock cases as follows: (1) Fill hole with super glue gel. (2) find a round toothpick or two and dip them into the still-liquid glue gel in the hole. (3) Then dip the glue-coated toothpicks in baking soda--bicarbonate of soda---and put them back into the hole you're repairing. The baking soda greatly accelerates the hardening of the glue gel, which generally doesn't like having such a thick cross-section. The toothpicks will be secured in about 30 seconds, at which time you can cut them off with wire cutters or something. Re-drill your hole as best you can.

  • @TLove-zc3dm
    @TLove-zc3dm Рік тому +3

    Thanks for this video. I’m a single mother and DIYer…I just looked at a couple of your vids and I love your channel. I’m Subbing right NOW! Thanks again!

    • @LRN2DIY
      @LRN2DIY  Рік тому +1

      Awesome! Thank you!

  • @coolnegative
    @coolnegative 6 років тому +43

    This is a great trick. I've seen similar with using a wood dowel or sharpened pencil tips, but is a lot more "things around the house" friendly. Another great alternative if you have some handy is canned foam insulation. it dries really hard and holds a strong bond and it is drillable. it's also really great for filling in large drywall holes like behind where a towel rack support hangs. just be sure to have a putty knife handy to level off and remove the excess defore it sets. if you wait to long and it cures, it'll take a hacksaw or dremel cutting tool to remove the excess.

    • @Linsicase
      @Linsicase 2 роки тому +2

      I was seriously about to Google how to fix your shower rack when it comes out of the wall before I saw this. lol thank you 🙏

    • @coolnegative
      @coolnegative 2 роки тому

      @@Linsicase awesome. Hope it works well for you. Its saved me a couple times.

    • @AsAugustSleeps
      @AsAugustSleeps Рік тому +2

      The foam sounds like a great idea for stripped screws. It is my go to for repairing dry wall. It makes it so much easier.

    • @coolnegative
      @coolnegative Рік тому +2

      @@AsAugustSleeps right? The stuff is amazing for all kinds of patches.

    • @inpursuitofgoodservice9636
      @inpursuitofgoodservice9636 Рік тому +1

      The foam also works to repair holes in hollow core doors. You can shave excess off with a razor blade.

  • @olisaagbakx2253
    @olisaagbakx2253 2 роки тому +2

    This was very helpful....just used it for door hinges and it worked!.....thanks

  • @ioodyssey3740
    @ioodyssey3740 4 роки тому +124

    I've been doing this for 50 years without the glue...works just fine.

    • @eliasnezam3910
      @eliasnezam3910 2 роки тому +9

      thank you, grandparents cabinet broke and we didn’t have any glue but this actually worked!

    • @19grand
      @19grand 2 роки тому +3

      I did it a week ago using match sticks :)

    • @zacharysherry2910
      @zacharysherry2910 Рік тому +9

      Yeah well I've been doing it for 95 years without glue. Back then, spit was as strong as super glue.

    • @rotcod2886
      @rotcod2886 Рік тому +6

      I've been doing this for 185 years. President James Buchanan himself taught me.

  • @coyh7425
    @coyh7425 2 роки тому +3

    a short, on point video with a quick fix 10/10

  • @duwhall
    @duwhall 4 роки тому +4

    So funny I found this by accident but I also have this exact same thing going on and with our pantry door...couldn't be more perfect. Subscribed.

  • @02DCorona
    @02DCorona 2 роки тому +4

    This is so brilliant..crazy this has been driving me nuts for the pass 3 years and so simple to solve. 👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏼👍🏼thank u for ur video

  • @Sweet_smile121
    @Sweet_smile121 3 роки тому +26

    Thank so you so much for this video. It's saved my life in this lock down. Thought my door was broken 😢 not anymore though, thanks to you. It's totally fixed now 👍😊

  • @bi0lizard1
    @bi0lizard1 5 років тому +1

    Best video for this on UA-cam I’ve come across. I’m so not handy around the house, so ty for this tip.

  • @Droosmom1970
    @Droosmom1970 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you! Worked great for a dresser that had stripped holes for the knobs!

  • @nmelkhunter1
    @nmelkhunter1 4 місяці тому +1

    Great fix! Growing up I spent a ton of time on my uncle’s ranch, and still do, and fixing things with what you have on hand was very common. My wife says I have a degree in cowboy engineering. Of course not all my fixes using cowboy engineering meet the home inspector’s approval. 🤠

  • @AceFotinos
    @AceFotinos 4 роки тому +16

    HUGE HELP! Thank you for taking the time to share this with me. Just tried it out and worked perfectly 👍

    • @DavoBenjamin
      @DavoBenjamin Рік тому

      Just wondering after 3 years, is the fix still good?

  • @kenbraun4962
    @kenbraun4962 9 років тому +11

    Great fix!!!! This works- fixes frustrating striped holes!! Thanks, saved me from replacing the whole door!!!

  • @bing12345678901
    @bing12345678901 4 роки тому +85

    Dowels, toothpicks, golf trees will all fail.
    The problem is 1" hinge screws. Throw those away and get some 2-1/2" or 3" screws and get the screw back into the framing.

    • @brassj67
      @brassj67 4 роки тому +3

      Yes I would do exactly the same thing and have done in the past

    • @deluxeassortment
      @deluxeassortment 4 роки тому +3

      I feel like he chose the worst possible scenario to demonstrate this. It works perfectly for cabinet doors, door strikers and striker plates, drawer slides, etc. places where you have solid wood to anchor in.

    • @rkempson1177
      @rkempson1177 4 роки тому +4

      Yep, I agree. And go back in with a slightly larger dia. wood screw.

    • @ScottA2345
      @ScottA2345 4 роки тому +4

      They won't fail. I have done this with tooth picks over thirty years ago on a solid wood door - still holds fine. Pounding in a snug solid dowel works even better, but you have to re-drill the holes.

    • @fortunatedad7695
      @fortunatedad7695 4 роки тому +1

      I was just going to suggest this as well. Those typical short screws used for doors always seem to pull out over time, go longer for it to be stronger! 👍

  • @miket728
    @miket728 5 років тому +7

    Excellent Tip! Worked flawlessly. Thanks a lot.

  • @blueconversechucks
    @blueconversechucks 7 років тому +8

    Did this today! two tips: 1) you don't need any glue! 2) you can use chopsticks--which is even easier than toothpicks if they fit!
    I'm so glad I found this video. MUCH easier and faster fix than I thought it would be. Thanks!

  • @pomroy1990
    @pomroy1990 6 років тому +1

    Thank you as I moved into a rental property and when I took the door off to gloss only to screws where tight all the rest where spining. Worked a treat :)

  • @saintinlower48
    @saintinlower48 Рік тому +1

    You are helping me solve a problem with two 10.6 lb. cupboard doors (ridiculously heavy)! Thank you so much for the easy fix! I hate it when I have to fix a problem before I can fix a problem, so thank you for my secondary problem fix! 😄

  • @mysticmungus8941
    @mysticmungus8941 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this cheap, easy trick. It’s just what I needed to finally fix my doors.

  • @bakoguy5330
    @bakoguy5330 8 днів тому

    Damn so sample and straightforward, sir are you from this planet? If only everyone would be this great. Thank yiu

  • @allanwallace4488
    @allanwallace4488 5 років тому +4

    Thank you for this excellent advice. My wooden cocktail sticks (!) worked brilliantly (without glue).

  • @paulkolodner2445
    @paulkolodner2445 4 роки тому +15

    I have done this a hundred times, and I have never waited for the glue to dry. If you drive in the screw with fresh glue, it still grabs the wood just fine. It also presses against the glue joints and helps spread the wet glue through the gaps and against the threads.

    • @rbrtck
      @rbrtck 3 роки тому +1

      This method seems to work without glue, as well.

    • @matttrowbridge856
      @matttrowbridge856 2 роки тому

      If you don't wait for the glue to dry then the glue will not be doing you any favors once it does. Any retaining forces it holds will only take effect after hardening.

    • @paulkolodner2445
      @paulkolodner2445 2 роки тому +3

      @@matttrowbridge856 I hear what you're saying, but I tend to disagree. If you have a clean hole and fill it with a well-fitting, solid plug, then the joint will be strongest if the glue is allowed to dry. But when you shove a few loose toothpicks into a hole with stripped threads, the fit is not very tight, and the thick layers of glue will not be as strong as they could be. If you drive in a screw before the glue dries, you're essentially getting the same strength you would have achieved without the glue. But now the glue gets squeezed into thin bonds and increases the strength after it dries.

  • @MrCaptainobvious77
    @MrCaptainobvious77 2 роки тому

    I used matchsticks instead, and it worked just as well. Glad I watched your video because you just saved me a few bucks a minute ago.

  • @joanneblake809
    @joanneblake809 3 роки тому

    Thankyou so much for this advice, I've just fixed a door handle on both sides as the screws were stripped, this hack has saved me time and money such a good idea thankyou again!

  • @tchallasqueen4861
    @tchallasqueen4861 2 роки тому +7

    This was very helpful! Simple and to the point!

  • @brirocks
    @brirocks 2 роки тому

    Hey Nils. A sensational story for you. I have a Kenmore fridge in which the door handle kept coming off because the top two screw holes were stripped. A few years ago, I had a Sears repairman come and try to fix it. He charged $150 to my landlady and all he did was put some epoxy in the holes. A couple of months later, the screws came loose and the handle came off again. So, I left the door alone with no handle for years. Then, I saw this video and decided to give it a shot. I just finished the job. IT WORKS! Many thanks.

    • @LRN2DIY
      @LRN2DIY  2 роки тому

      How cool! You're taking this tip to new levels. Hopefully it holds for a good long time and thanks for sharing :)

  • @kevinleeisme
    @kevinleeisme 2 роки тому +1

    This worked great. Thank your for this video. I even had really long screws that I had tried before to fix the problem but the toothpicks did the trick. I found really long tooth picks so I decided to give those a shot since I knew I had previously drilled deeper holes.

  • @jkvv2006
    @jkvv2006 6 років тому +18

    so I didnt bother buying a dowel and used some toothpicks and it worked great...thanks

  • @leannecoffey6721
    @leannecoffey6721 6 років тому

    Just exactly what I needed! the door going into my garage from the kitchen the latch screws are stripped and I could remember my late husband using toothpicks to fix this problem but I couldn't remember the process and there you were!! I am a new subscriber and I'm glad to have found you.

  • @hexise
    @hexise 4 роки тому +1

    very good tutorial! really helps! my nail hole is a little big, I inserted 3 toothpicks in each whole, the problem is solved! thank you very much!

  • @fstiles3792
    @fstiles3792 3 роки тому

    This video saved my desk from taking a dirt nap. Thank you! Worked like a charm!

  • @TaylorJump1
    @TaylorJump1 4 роки тому

    Genius! It worked like a charm. I didnt need to buy new, longer screws, I had the wood glue and tooth picks in the house. My door not fits and closes perfectly. Great video!

  • @vlaney21
    @vlaney21 5 років тому +1

    yay...I can't wait to try this! It is pouring rain and I don't want to go to hardware store, but I don't have to because I have both of those things!

  • @Sarcasticron
    @Sarcasticron 2 місяці тому

    Yes, "it works better if we open the lid" is such important advice! I need to be reminded almost every time. 😥 A well-done video.

  • @love4samantha
    @love4samantha 7 місяців тому

    Brilliant!!! I was feeling so frustrated with not being able to get the hinge back on. Thank you!!!

  • @radioacerola7727
    @radioacerola7727 4 роки тому +1

    Genius hack! Matches work well in a pinch too

  • @plug4uk696
    @plug4uk696 5 років тому +5

    I have always used matchsticks and never needed to use any glue with them, I think they give a better fit because of being thinner sticks (you can pack in more if needed) and they seem to get into all the nooks & crannies inside the hole ;-)

  • @gingsta9922
    @gingsta9922 4 роки тому +6

    Handy tip mate. I used wall plugs before this, Still going strong.

    • @hydraman5
      @hydraman5 4 роки тому

      That's what I use.the toothpick method will be OK, but if you take the door back off the the screws will drag the toothpicks out.wall plugs work perfect because that's what their designed to do.

    • @1985230ce
      @1985230ce 3 роки тому

      Wall plug? Do you mean Rawlplug?

  • @doug3805
    @doug3805 4 роки тому

    An old man showed me that trick years ago and it really works great! Great video!

  • @pamelabates839
    @pamelabates839 Рік тому +1

    Worked perfect for my Wash room door. Side note: couldn’t find my wood glue so I sub with Money glue. Thank you so much for sharing this.

  • @BurtBowers
    @BurtBowers 5 років тому +16

    I have similar situation though my door jam is semi cracked my fix will be to take off door with hinges pre drill old holes slightly wider to make holes clean then using proper size diameter of dowell rods & wood glue insert them then let dry for a day then re drill new holes put everthing back be like new.

  • @joannchan933
    @joannchan933 2 роки тому

    Wow!! Tried this today and it worked!!! Amazing video. Thanks for sharing

  • @katanabluebird
    @katanabluebird 2 роки тому

    I know this video is old but I just fixed a sewing table and I am so relieved! Thank you :) :) :)

  • @mcmneverreadsreplys7318
    @mcmneverreadsreplys7318 4 роки тому +2

    Also possible: I have filled hole with epoxy (favor JB Weld appropriate to the substance the hole is drilled in) then, before it sets, insert a well oiled screw into the hole. Wipe away the epoxy that is forced out and work the screw around to get full coverage; let it dry. The screw should come out easily.
    I sometimes let the screw protrude slightly so the last turns really do 'bite'. In other cases I have enlarged the bottom of the hole (angle drilling) before applying the epoxy - the wider 'bottom' makes it more resistant to pulling out.) You can still add the toothpick if you want, but you'll have to redrill and add the screw later.

  • @lopesphoto
    @lopesphoto Рік тому

    I ended up using a left over wooden dowl from putting together furniture to fill the screw hole. It fit tight so hammered it in with no glue and drove in the screw. Worked well

  • @nikifamme2587
    @nikifamme2587 Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing this clip. I think it is suitable for some small light weight things. In my opinion, using a wall plug is faster than waiting for glue to dry for an hour. Also, it is more sturdy and durable because the door panel is heavy.

  • @nelsonm5032
    @nelsonm5032 8 місяців тому

    i recently did this on a cuboard door in my rv. worked like a charm! thanks! i’m just embarrassed i didn’t think of it myself… Cheers

  • @nigert6488
    @nigert6488 8 років тому +1

    Thanks much for this great solution, it works very well to my stripped holes and now the door is good again.

  • @katie7150
    @katie7150 4 роки тому +1

    I am pretty sure you just saved me a ton of money and time! Thank you!!!

  • @ruesrevelations4340
    @ruesrevelations4340 3 роки тому

    I used your same instructions with wooden golf tees instead of toothpicks. Thank you for your video.

  • @tonycrossley2869
    @tonycrossley2869 4 роки тому +25

    Drill out the Hole(s) to make them larger and use Wooden Dowels and Glue.

  • @Jopunokun
    @Jopunokun 10 місяців тому

    thanks bro, ive been searching for bigger screws all day

  • @thulig.dlamini9941
    @thulig.dlamini9941 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this trick, my kitchen cupboard door is sitting on the floor because everytime I fix it, the screws become loose again and it falls off! I think this trick is really going to help me, THANK YOU!

  • @coady-wp3xf
    @coady-wp3xf 8 років тому +2

    round hinge in a square cut out !!!!
    love it Ricky ! bubbles coming by with a new shopping cart ?

  • @mikehill9806
    @mikehill9806 6 років тому +6

    Brilliant, just the tip I was looking for. Many thanks.

  • @Peran12
    @Peran12 3 роки тому

    I’ve been doing the toothpick method but never thought about holding them in place with wood glue. Thanks for that!

  • @drterrib
    @drterrib Рік тому

    I did this in wood cabinets and it worked great! The closer at top of storm door completely pulled out of door - all three screws. It is a metal frame. Would this work also for metal?

  • @PokerMikeLuzzi
    @PokerMikeLuzzi 6 років тому +1

    I made the mistake of overfilling the hole for the hinge on my cabinet door and it was extremely difficult getting the screws back in. I got em in though!

  • @24stew
    @24stew 8 років тому +117

    golf tees work much better and are thicker.

    • @patrickyoung2117
      @patrickyoung2117 5 років тому +7

      Killer idea. Thanks for sharing my friend!

    • @realworldcarpentryremodeli5868
      @realworldcarpentryremodeli5868 5 років тому +5

      ATPro 24 ... golf tees are the trick . We have them on the truck for this situation. Definitely the best method. They are tapered , hardwood and they snap off really easily.

    • @djayk9692
      @djayk9692 3 роки тому

      Does the golf tee work on the door itself if it’s stripped? This video applies only to the frame

  • @cpyu99
    @cpyu99 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks.. I fixed my door last night by watching this video

  • @dhanseo
    @dhanseo 5 років тому +2

    You are genius! It works greatly!

  • @5rgyyuyrgg
    @5rgyyuyrgg 2 роки тому

    I gave someone advice who said his kids ruin a screen on their screened porch more than 10 times, and he was tired of replacing it.
    I told him to have them fix it, and he should take them to either major home improvement stores workshop classes to learn how.
    That did the trick they never ruined it again!
    I am writing this for anyone in similar circumstances.

  • @paranoiatable
    @paranoiatable 6 місяців тому

    Thanks! This technique was useful in fixing the swivel base on a recliner.😃

  • @deanhuston5953
    @deanhuston5953 4 роки тому +7

    The quickest fix is to get wood screws with a larger diameter shank (the sizes are numbered) and the same size head or near the same size head. Not a longer screw. If you are fussy you can over bore the countersink of the hinge holes to get the bigger head dead flush but usually there is sufficient give in the hinge as is to not bind on closing the door. Any screw which isn't full threaded will work loose even if it gets to the frame because the door frame hole needs the threads to hold alignment and the non threaded shank is quiet a bit smaller . Beware of toothpics/matches etc. working as wedges and splitting the frame. If you are going to go this route wait for the glue to set (overnight) and drill a proper sized pilot hole before replacing the screw. I'm 35 years landlord ;kinda an expert. Oh no round head screws either.

  • @nobux717
    @nobux717 2 роки тому

    Thanks for showing this. It beats going to Home Depot and paying $10.00 for a pack of 4 "Screw-it-again" hole starters.

  • @Kell4088
    @Kell4088 4 роки тому +22

    I love how conservative he is in the use of his toothpicks considering how expensive they can be!

  • @bianckinitan
    @bianckinitan 4 роки тому

    Wow this is so simple yet so helpful

  • @semperfifd2l143
    @semperfifd2l143 5 років тому +2

    Fix like 2 doors right now. Thank you so much

  • @pomegranatepip2482
    @pomegranatepip2482 Рік тому +3

    You should cut away the thin tips before you cut to length. That way you get full width of the toothpick all the way into the hole.

  • @thepolacek
    @thepolacek Рік тому

    I used a kabob skewer with no glue and it worked great. Thanks!

  • @armeenkashif9196
    @armeenkashif9196 22 дні тому +1

    Awesome 😎 thanks a lot...it was so easy to fix my cabinet door... I really didn't wait for my husband.... done by myself..😅

  • @Nickthecarguy
    @Nickthecarguy 7 років тому +6

    i just shove bunch of tooth pick and wedge it in there and shove the screw it works. also ive used pop cicle stick just cut them to the proper length and width and it works

  • @akashpatel8731
    @akashpatel8731 2 роки тому

    You saved my couple of hundred bucks.. thanks so much

  • @Luke_74
    @Luke_74 5 років тому +1

    Definitely a good fix. I use wooden golf tees as well. And then drill a new pilot hole.

  • @wedalsadah
    @wedalsadah 12 днів тому

    Excellent solution and powerful fix.. thank you

  • @rtcordero
    @rtcordero 5 років тому +3

    Birch wood sticks work great too

  • @rjlaaksonen
    @rjlaaksonen 6 років тому +4

    I drilled the holes bigger and put some threaded inserts there. That way I can remove the hinge as many times as I want without having to worry about the threads.

    • @rjlaaksonen
      @rjlaaksonen 6 років тому +1

      @@aaronogorzolka5538 Thank you for your comment! I also had the hinges sandblasted and spray painted white to make them lool like new 😎

    • @raz3032
      @raz3032 6 років тому +1

      what is a threaded insert - can i buy them? i used wood filler that comes in.a tube and squeezed it into the screw hole which seems to have worked. Redrilled the hole then the screw went in completely tight.

    • @rjlaaksonen
      @rjlaaksonen 6 років тому +2

      @@raz3032 You can get them from AliExpress or Ebay. You should look for a video "how to use threaded inserts"

    • @ashleyfalcon125
      @ashleyfalcon125 6 років тому

      rjlaaksonen haha I was gonna try drywall anchors (I was desperate ok) but decided it was probably not a great idea & used a longer screw than the original as a temp fix... it’s starting to catch again already. Dang kids smh haha I’m going to look for some of the inserts u mentioned. Thx!

  • @ro22ss
    @ro22ss Рік тому

    I did this and it worked well. Thanks for sharing on this video. Much appreciated.

  • @JohnCachero
    @JohnCachero 4 роки тому

    Commenting in 2020. So glad I found this video. Such a great DIY fix. Thank you.