One of the biggest questions that DIYer’s ask is how to fix a squeaky door. A person could go down and buy a new door and/or hinges, but this could end up costing a lot of money. There are several methods to getting rid of those squeaks and it can be done with products that you’ve probably got around the house already.

A squeaky door is due to the hinges becoming stiff and maybe even rusted. Usually, simply lubricating the squeaky hinges will take care of the problem. The thing is that there are a lot of different products that can be used, and many of these products can be found in your own home. Not just things you might find in your garage, but in your bathroom or kitchen as well.

Most people will tell you the best thing to use is WD-40. This is a fix-all product and will do the job within minutes. This can probably be found in just about any garage or tool shed. Something else you might use is graphite. Graphite comes in small tubes and is a gritty material that helps metal objects move against other materials in smoother motion.

However, you don’t even have to leave your house in order to find something to fix that squeak. A little vegetable oil or cooking spray can do the exact same thing. You can either place a few drops of cooking oil on either side of the door hinge, or spray it directly onto the hinge. If you’re feeling a bit more ambitious, you can remove the pins from the hinges and coat them in the cooking oil.

Tired of hearing that bathroom door squeak each time you go in? Fix the problem by spraying a bit of hair spray onto the door hinges. Another bathroom door fix is by using a little Vaseline onto the pins. This makes hinges move easier and will get rid of those squeaks for months to come. No hair spray or Vaseline? No problem. A few drops of liquid soap will do the same thing.

If you’re plagued with squeaky doors, you don’t have spend hundreds of dollars to fix a squeaky door. Look around the house and you’re sure to find a ton of products lying around that will help you rid yourself of those nasty squeaks. You’ll save time and money, and you’re doors will remain quiet for a long time to come.

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