I'm dealing with stripped screw holes in my door hinge and I'm wondering if there's a specific product I can use to fill these holes so that they can hold the screws again. Or is it as simple as using some wood glue and inserting the screws back in? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Chopsticks could also do the trick! The ones you get from takeout places work well. Just push the chopstick into the hole, then cut it flush with the frame. It expands as you drive the screw in, filling the hole nicely. Just make sure it’s all snug!
If the holes in the door are really stripped, you might want to go for longer screws instead! Try using some wood glue and bamboo skewers for the best grip. After the glue dries, just re-screw with screws that are a bit longer—should work well!
A pretty simple fix is to use toothpicks! Just cut a few of them in half, coat them with wood glue, and hammer them into the stripped hole. The wood will compress tight. After they dry overnight, you can trim the excess and drill a pilot hole for your screw. This should give you a solid hold!
That sounds super easy! Do you think this would work for heavier doors or just lighter ones?
Great tip! I’ve got some skewers lying around, I'll give that a shot.