So, my husband worked from home and decided to WD-40 a door that hardly gets used since the kids are at school. It squeaked a bit, and now that he oiled it, the door closes really well, but it's becoming a problem because it keeps closing on everyone! It's super frustrating! What can we do to fix this?
2 Answers
If the door is closing on its own now, you could try pulling out the hinge pins and wiping off the WD-40. Sometimes excess oil can make things too smooth! An alternative fix is to slightly bend the hinge pin with a hammer, which can help adjust the door’s closure without too much hassle.
It sounds like the oil might have improved the door's functionality, but if it's closing too easily, you could try using a doorstop to keep it open when needed. That way, you won't have to deal with the door springing shut on everyone! You might even want to check if the door is plumb and level since that can help with the closing issue too.
Bending the hinge pin? That's a clever idea! Just a light whack should do the trick - you don't want to damage it!