How to FIX a Door That Swings Open or Close - EASY!

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  • Опубліковано 9 гру 2020
  • Doors swinging open or close are frustrating, so learn how to DIY door repair and do some home improvement without a contractor. You can be your own handyman and fix the doors in your home with this DIY video. Learn how to fix the hinges so your door doesn't open, close, or shut on its own. You don't need to spend money to fix a door from swinging. If you have any swinging doors, just check out this quick video of how to adjust your door hinge pin to stop the annoying swinging!
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  • @tenncutt
    @tenncutt 2 роки тому +29

    5 minutes after watching this video i fixed two heavy solid wood doors from swinging open! Now a tip from me, when pounding the pins back on put a piece of cardboard or junk mail between the pin and door to avoid scratching the door with the hammer! Ask me how i figured this out! Thanks man. Subbed

  • @GloriaMcDonnell
    @GloriaMcDonnell Місяць тому +1

    I am a 65 year old women and one of my doors kept closing. After watching this video I gave it a try and it worked with just one hinge. Thank you so much!

  • @sharonwertepny2052
    @sharonwertepny2052 15 годин тому +1

    I seen your tip on stopping my doors from swinging open or close.awesome tip,Thank You, Jeff

  • @bentonconstruction
    @bentonconstruction 3 роки тому +16

    I've done home repair work for many years and this is exactly what you say! Its a simple free way to stop the door from swinging. Their are other options that cost $$$ this is what it is. I like your video!!! Keep it up!!!

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому

      @Adam Benton thank you so much for your comments and nice words. We really appreciate the support!

  • @kennyma4904
    @kennyma4904 3 роки тому +26

    An ad that actually helped. Nice

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому +2

      Glad it helped! Thanks for checking out our video and for leaving your comment!

  • @dirt3892
    @dirt3892 3 роки тому +57

    Number 1: Call a priest if your doors are opening on there own.

  • @tanana2070
    @tanana2070 3 роки тому +11

    This is the simplest quick fix I have ever seen. I'm going to work some magic on my swinging door!!!

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому

      Thanks for checking out our video and leaving a comment!

  • @DennisGrahamJR
    @DennisGrahamJR 2 роки тому +20

    Sir...Thank You! I have lived with 3 doors that swing open/close for 20 years. You have made a HUGE impact on my life.

    • @farmervee_yt
      @farmervee_yt Рік тому +1

      Wow! I thought I was the only one. LOL. 2 doors for 20 years for me.😂

    • @denisecosta8727
      @denisecosta8727 9 місяців тому +1

      Like a pea in your shoe, eh? 👺 What a relief! 😮‍💨

  • @jennywarren5735
    @jennywarren5735 3 місяці тому

    You, sir, are a genius. I have asked my maintenance staff to fix this multiple times and each time they say it's fixed but 2 the doors still swing open, slamming into the wall or another door behind it. I so appreciate you, thank you!

  • @paullandvik6467
    @paullandvik6467 6 місяців тому +2

    Childhood memory unlocked thanks for the help

  • @joankolb1276
    @joankolb1276 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic and easy to follow how to video. I fixed 2 doors this morning by myself. Thank you very much!

  • @robertholmes3608
    @robertholmes3608 Рік тому

    This was the first video I came across after doing the search and bending to top one worked like a charm! Thank you for mentioning what to do if just one hinge doesn't do it.

  • @gerbalk
    @gerbalk 9 місяців тому +3

    That was awesome! Years of screaming at the basement door finally gone. Thanks!

  • @ekamera
    @ekamera 3 роки тому +8

    I’ve been watching a lot of ghost hunting/haunted house videos. I wish more of the people who think the house is haunted because a door opened on its own would watch this. Thanks for the information. I’ll have to look for more of your videos.

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому

      @Eileen Kennefick thank you so much for your comments and hope you do check out our other videos! We really appreciate the support!

    • @andriyshapovalov8886
      @andriyshapovalov8886 3 роки тому

      No man those are the actual 👻👻👻👻👻 uuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhh!!??

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому

      Maybe so!

  • @johnwiersba9957
    @johnwiersba9957 Місяць тому +1

    Attempt #1: I only bent the hinge pin a little, but it didn't bind enough to stop the door from swinging. Attempt #2: I bent it about the amount shown in this video and it worked. Total time: maybe 6 minutes. Yes, you have to be careful not to bang up the door trim. Also, pounding the pin out from the bottom is the way to go. Thanks for you video!

  • @TribbleDennis
    @TribbleDennis Рік тому

    Wish I had known about this long ago... fixed two doors in less than 15 minutes. Half of that was learning how much bend I really needed. Thank you!!

  • @timloden8054
    @timloden8054 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliant! A few years ago I removed, cleaned and oiled the hinge pins on a door. BIG mistake! Made them so slippery that they would easily slide one way or another. This simple fix worked perfectly. Thx!!

    • @danscholnick
      @danscholnick 7 місяців тому

      Yes! I did this too. The oil stopped the squeak, but now the door closes... I can't wait to bend my pin.

  • @rrw1250
    @rrw1250 Рік тому

    Thank you for this simple but effective solution to swing close door! Works like a charm!!!

  • @ZhangJian-tu4xn
    @ZhangJian-tu4xn Рік тому

    Thank you so much for your video! I fixed my swinging bathroom door just by following your instructions! It saved me a lot of headache and money to fix it.

  • @waynepotts4301
    @waynepotts4301 Рік тому

    Great results. It took three minutes and it is fixed. Thanks for the advice.

  • @dm1usn1
    @dm1usn1 Рік тому

    Thank you so much! I've tried shims but it didn't work. Your fix worked it in just a few minutes. 2 doors now stay where I want them without opening or closing on their own. God bless you!

  • @jonathansmith2139
    @jonathansmith2139 4 місяці тому +1

    10/10. Thanks!

  • @danscholnick
    @danscholnick 7 місяців тому

    Wow... This makes so much sense. I can't wait to go bend the top hinge pin. You are helping so many people with this video. Thank you.

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  7 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind words!

  • @girl_friday3044
    @girl_friday3044 3 роки тому +2

    My Dad was a carpenter & retired HS industrial arts teacher ~ these are the type of DYI hacks he woulda shared in a heartbeat. Thx for your fast, easy vid-oh, and GO UTES! (SLC-based viewer here) 👋🚪

  • @rruizproductions
    @rruizproductions Рік тому +2

    Perfect! I like keeping doors open while running air conditioner to cool whole house and would always prop something in between to keep doors open. Fixed two doors in less than 15 minutes. Thank you! 👍

  • @OTmabi
    @OTmabi 3 роки тому +5

    Super helpful, plus it'll save some money, thanks.

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the feedback and for checking out our video!

  • @prolificcircle8084
    @prolificcircle8084 4 місяці тому

    Wow! I’ve been dealing with this door for years and I fixed it in a few minutes with your help now. Three doors as a matter fact. Lol thank you buddy!

  • @johnharris2229
    @johnharris2229 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the quick fix, it was driving us crazy too!

  • @rynnyr702
    @rynnyr702 6 місяців тому +1

    This video was super helpful! We fixed my office door in under 10 minutes. Thank you!!!

  • @thomasoakleyderbyshire9761
    @thomasoakleyderbyshire9761 3 роки тому +5

    Great thanks that helped me fix my door. Driving me mad it was swinging open

  • @highlandsgardeningcoach
    @highlandsgardeningcoach 3 місяці тому

    I was trying all sorts of contraptions. Thank you so much.

  • @nannetteaustin2308
    @nannetteaustin2308 Місяць тому

    Great advice, thank you

  • @user-xw2dq8qw6k
    @user-xw2dq8qw6k 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for posting this video. Fixed the problem first try!

  • @bensnide5846
    @bensnide5846 3 роки тому +1

    Super cool info man. Quick, easy, and most important, its functional. Thanks for sharing

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому

      Glad it helped! Thanks for checking out our video.

  • @ThomasElmore-dh7pu
    @ThomasElmore-dh7pu 10 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for such a simple solution for a situation that’s been buggin’ me for months!

  • @michaelc.4613
    @michaelc.4613 Рік тому +1

    Very brilliant tips. It helps. Thank you!

  • @thomasdanley7724
    @thomasdanley7724 6 місяців тому

    Worked perfectly. Thank you!

  • @boogodda5928
    @boogodda5928 6 місяців тому

    Just did this and it worked. Thank you!

  • @torzellsyoutubechannel6885
    @torzellsyoutubechannel6885 Місяць тому

    Thank you!

  • @DeanKellyArts
    @DeanKellyArts 4 місяці тому

    Perfect, worked a treat, and just took 5 minutes, thanks!

  • @bouzoukiman5000
    @bouzoukiman5000 Рік тому

    Awesome. I used a grease to stop a shutter from squeaking but now it swings closed. This fix will work

  • @ryjod123
    @ryjod123 3 місяці тому

    Worked like a charm. Thank you.

  • @emotionz3
    @emotionz3 20 днів тому

    Also worth mentioning is you can bend the top or bottom hing linkages the pin goes into a little bit. This way you have no bent pin. Just tap the linkage with a mallet to create a little tension on one point of the hinge which will cause the pin to push against the links.

  • @eddiedelvalle7223
    @eddiedelvalle7223 3 роки тому +1

    I never thought about that great job thank you for the tip I’m a handyman to you learn stuff every day

  • @barkerrd100
    @barkerrd100 7 місяців тому +1

    Clever and easy.

  • @raziaakhtar8315
    @raziaakhtar8315 7 місяців тому

    Thank you.

  • @farmervee_yt
    @farmervee_yt Рік тому

    Thank you, thank you.

  • @scottyskater77
    @scottyskater77 Рік тому

    Worked perfectly!

  • @andystegner
    @andystegner 3 місяці тому

    Worked like a charm, thank you so much!

  • @bobbyfisher6343
    @bobbyfisher6343 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Man it worked awesome

  • @1001nancymcmillan
    @1001nancymcmillan 3 роки тому +4

    Awesome tip
    I'm your newest fan.... and sub.
    Looking forward to seeing more

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому

      Thanks for checking out our video and for the sub! More to come!

  • @joycemorrill9287
    @joycemorrill9287 5 місяців тому

    This worked great on one door. Still not enough on the second door. When you had to adjust two hinges for the door that kept swinging open, did you bend the middle hinge or the bottom hinge?

  • @russellriedel1655
    @russellriedel1655 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the the way that actually works!

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому

      You're welcome! Thanks for checking out our video and leaving a comment!

  • @BobElder-vs1tn
    @BobElder-vs1tn 4 місяці тому

    Great info. Works!!

  • @raydasilva4115
    @raydasilva4115 11 місяців тому +1

    Worked perfectly. Thank you.

  • @DaGr8Brendinni
    @DaGr8Brendinni Рік тому

    You rock. Straight forward and did ther job. Thank you.

  • @user-bw5xf3yr3m
    @user-bw5xf3yr3m 3 роки тому +1

    Very detailed instructions good job

  • @canuck_gamer3359
    @canuck_gamer3359 2 роки тому

    I have a door in my basement that always swings open and I'd love to try this fix! But when I went to remove the top hinge I noticed 2 things; 1. there are only 2 hinges instead of 3 and 2. There are no tops on the hinge pins. Do you think this will still work without the cap/top on the hinge??

  • @deweywatts8456
    @deweywatts8456 3 роки тому +2

    Ima try 'dat! Thanks

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому +1

      Hope it helps, thanks for checking out our video!

  • @HeyLookWhatICanDo
    @HeyLookWhatICanDo 6 місяців тому

    My man👏🏼

  • @ralphramsey82
    @ralphramsey82 3 роки тому +1

    Great and easy advice. You just earned a subscriber.

  • @Adam-gb3yj
    @Adam-gb3yj Рік тому

    Worked like a charm, thank you! One more tip: before you do this put some oil on the hinges, then open and close the door a few times so it spreads evenly. Will make this much easier, I could just pull the hinge out by hand once I bumped it with a screwdriver from the bottom. And it is good practive to oil your hinges anyway, even if they are fine, they won't develop squeaking in the future.

  • @ScooterKar
    @ScooterKar Рік тому

    Quick, easy and effective!!!!!!!!!

  • @ronaldsnooker6597
    @ronaldsnooker6597 3 роки тому +1

    Nice tip, thank you!

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for checking out our video!

  • @dhawk4235
    @dhawk4235 3 роки тому +1

    Great tip!

  • @fezisfoods8508
    @fezisfoods8508 3 роки тому +1

    Great job well done

  • @IISWEET101
    @IISWEET101 2 роки тому

    Thank you 🙏🏽 from a new home 🏡 owner 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @Bobby8270
    @Bobby8270 3 роки тому +1

    Great idea.

  • @luisaperez6761
    @luisaperez6761 2 роки тому

    Do you always start with the top hinge, first? I have two hinges on my door

  • @TripReviews
    @TripReviews 3 роки тому +1

    I’ve just used cardboard shims under the hinge after loosening up the screws, top or bottom hinge depending on the swing. If one doesn’t do it then double up. But never thought about stiffening the hinge up by bending the pin.

  • @dismayer666
    @dismayer666 Місяць тому +1

    Oh, man. You've saved my sanity :) thank you

  • @maythompson6228
    @maythompson6228 7 місяців тому

    You just saved me so much frustration. Thank you.

  • @rickym8515
    @rickym8515 3 роки тому +2

    Wish I knew this at my old house lol my new house doesn’t have this problem but it’s useful to know

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому +1

      Haha! This is definitely a common problem in older homes, but always possible in newer homes depending on how quick the contractor went through and installed the doors. Thanks for your comment and for checking out our video!

  • @robertjeffery6100
    @robertjeffery6100 3 роки тому +1

    Great idea

  • @neilmartin99
    @neilmartin99 2 роки тому

    I just moved into a new apt close to the beach.
    We get a constant breeze off the ocean.
    We have a big sliding door facing the ocean and our front door is on the opposite side of the room.
    The front door slams hard and is dangerous.
    Any suggestions?
    Bending the pin would probably not be enough.
    I was thinking about installing a door closer?
    Any other suggestions?

  • @osnycalderon4878
    @osnycalderon4878 3 роки тому +1

    Good idea 💡

  • @magnuswalker7957
    @magnuswalker7957 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks sir, now I have a DIY job to do tomorrow. 🇬🇧

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому

      Thanks for your support and best of luck on your DIY project!

    • @magnuswalker7957
      @magnuswalker7957 3 роки тому

      It worked, ya hooo.

    • @andym9571
      @andym9571 3 роки тому

      In Britain most hinges like that won't have removable pins

  • @nicoleperron3315
    @nicoleperron3315 3 роки тому +1

    Now that's a neat trick! Solid wood doors are a bit too heavy for me to take off by myself 😉.

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому +1

      Hope it works and thanks for watching our video. Good luck!

  • @realityhappens4893
    @realityhappens4893 3 роки тому +1

    That’s a neat idea

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your comment and for checking out our video!

  • @jasonlee8506
    @jasonlee8506 24 дні тому

    It worked! :))))

  • @kushaldeepchaujar3402
    @kushaldeepchaujar3402 15 днів тому

    Can we take out any one pin or the top one only?

  • @user-rm8on6eq3t
    @user-rm8on6eq3t 7 місяців тому

    In 5 minutes I fixed a door that’s been driving me crazy for years! Thanks!

  • @052970
    @052970 2 роки тому

    My family has more issues when it comes to doors, all they do is talk about the door. They are old and nervous about doors. Thanks for showing a solution.

  • @BenedictHarris
    @BenedictHarris Місяць тому

    You just saved my 4 yr old from getting his head bumped by the door handle every time he comes into my office. THUMBS UP!

  • @minervaculaway6493
    @minervaculaway6493 8 місяців тому

    Thanks sir,I can't sleep for almost 1year because it's a very disturbing noise during the time of sleep or when resting time. ❤

  • @50tigres79
    @50tigres79 11 місяців тому +1

    thank you goood sir. i fixed my door.

  • @tonybanks8961
    @tonybanks8961 2 роки тому

    What can be done if the door hinges don't have removable pins?

  • @wesleyrodgers886
    @wesleyrodgers886 3 роки тому +4

    Exorcism worked for me. 😊

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому

      Haha! Thanks for the laugh and for checking out our video!

  • @alberta1st
    @alberta1st 10 місяців тому +1

    And it costs nothing Good Job!

  • @remix30us1
    @remix30us1 10 місяців тому +1

    Who would of known! This worked perfectly for my bathroom door it tool less than 5 minutes to do

  • @dales3333
    @dales3333 3 роки тому

    Great idea! Only issue is the pin will start to squeak over time as the metal binds, but still a great solution! (Ps- I’m a finish carpenter)

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for the comment @mark d. The squeak started the whole thing as we lubed the hinge to stop a squeak and then it started drifting open on its own. So we're hoping that both problems are solved now, but we'll see.

  • @phav1832
    @phav1832 6 місяців тому

    This Cougar fan thanks you :-)

  • @TLTthatsME
    @TLTthatsME 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing! And taking the door pin out from the bottom... genius.

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому

      Glad you liked it! Thanks for leaving us a comment!

  • @manthedestroyer
    @manthedestroyer 3 роки тому +3

    First step, call ghost busters.

  • @m4fsj
    @m4fsj Місяць тому

    what to do if you have bearing hinges??

  • @jamesmoran8294
    @jamesmoran8294 3 роки тому +1

    You can find springy hinge pin punches to make it even easier.

  • @FrankAllotta
    @FrankAllotta Рік тому +2

    Fixed 2 doors in 2 minutes using this method. So simple yet so effective. It was either that or the other 2 options. Call a priest or have the entire house rebuilt. 🤣

  • @adirondacker007
    @adirondacker007 3 роки тому +1

    I just pull and bend hinge pins by hand. Higher carpet works too.

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому

      Thanks for checking out our video and leaving a comment!

  • @mattjo3546
    @mattjo3546 10 місяців тому +1

    It’s amazing what a little wife nagging and a short youtube video can do when combined. Fixed our stupid door in about 5 minutes.

  • @senatorjosephmccarthy2720
    @senatorjosephmccarthy2720 3 роки тому +2

    Don't Use Your Screwdriver As A Pry Bar. When its bent up and rounded down it will slip and wear the screws and cause more lost time. Mark your old one as your new mini pry bar.
    Remove the bottom door hinge pin first, middle pin second.
    Replace them in opposite order.
    Use 2 wood blocks so don't chip your concrete.
    High chance the new lateral strain on the door hinge screws will cause them to push on the wood door jam and loosen it or the screws.
    Thanks for the wisdom of the temporary restrain tip.

    • @TwoNerdEFamilies
      @TwoNerdEFamilies  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the great suggestions! Really appreciate the time and comments you left.