Replacing old door knobs and hinges and the best kept secret to help you do it.
Replacing old door hinges.
Move the door so that the entire hinge is exposed and place blocks under the.
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You will repeat this process for all the hinges always keeping the hinge aligned with the top of the old location.
Use blocks of wood to steady the door.
Replacing door hinges 1.
Compare the hinges and measure the door.
Install the new door hinge and secure all six or eight screws.
Remove the hinge from the face frame and prepare the frame to receive new screws from the new hinges.
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Remove one of the old hinges.
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Take a sharp pencil and draw an outline of the hinge on the door frame.
How to install your door hinges using a phillips head screwdriver or drill with a phillips head bit unscrew all of the screws on only one door hinge.
When r emoving the old hinge use a phillips screw driver or screw gun to unfasten the door.
Remove the old hinges and use a new hinge as a template.
Make sure that your new hinges match the old hinges in size and edge shape.
This is a great time to clean the doors of any dirt and grime that has accumulated over the years.