Next, bend the hinge knuckles as gently as possible towards the knob side with an adjustable crescent wrench. You can use a shim to ensure the gap is even on the knob side of the door.

Reinsert the pin and check the results. If the door still won't stay open, do the same with the lower hinge. Hopefully, your door will behave a little better when you're done.

A door that refuses to stay open is a truly frustrating bit of household disobedience. Snap that door into shape with a pin bend, and learn a few other door fixes while you're at it. As fall turns ...