Replace old, unattractive, corroded door hinges easily and affordably!

OVIEDO, Fla. – Barbara and Jim, of Oviedo, asked us to swap out their hinges because they were 35 years old and rusting. So we did.

We asked Barbara and Jim to measure them, then we bought a new set and switched them out — quick and cheap.

If you have a project that you’d like Erik to work on, you can send an email to [email protected]. Who knows, Erik might just pay you a visit next week!

We purchased:

3 new door hinges

We brought with us:

Phillips-head screwdriver

We recommend:

Electric screwdriver

Step 1

Measure. Barbara and Jim realized that their hinges were not the standard size of 3.5 inches but were 4 inches instead. They took measurements in advance and discovered that they could special-order three larger hinges for the same price of $12 that standard-sized hinges cost.

Step 2

Unscrew. To avoid removing the entire door, it’s best to work on one hinge at a time. By leaving the other hinges attached, the door remains stable. Choose a hinge, unscrew all the screws (an electric screwdriver can be very helpful here). Once the screws are out, you should be able to remove the hinge. If the hinge has paint on it, carefully cut the paint along the edge with a razor blade to prevent peeling off the paint when removing the hinge. If the hinge is stuck, gently pry it out using a flat-blade screwdriver.

Step 3

Swap. Place the new hinge in the cutout where the old hinge sat. It should be an exact fit. Don’t worry if the old hinge holes don’t align with the new holes – you can just make new holes.

Step 4

Re-screw. Screw in the new screws to hold the new hinge in place. Putting pressure on the screw with the screwdriver should force the screw to make a new hole on its own (no drilling required). Make sure all screws are tight.

You just got results at home!

Which specific home improvement project do you need help with? If you’d like Erik to tackle it, send us an email at [email protected].

Who knows, he may just show up at your door!