There are two sources of trouble that cause a hinge pin to be difficult to remove: Inability to hit the pin squarely and on target; Friction; We show you how to deal with both, neatly and efficiently.

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.

Tap the pin back in place and test the door. The door should open and close silently, although you may have to lubricate both top and bottom hinges. 3:58 || SNEAK A PEEK: ...

Or you could decide to do the quick fix: Bend the door's hinge pin. Now, you're not going to bend it by much, mind you, just enough to cause a little friction in the hinge.

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.

Perfect for hanging bathrobes, coats, and small bags, the hooks are available in a wide range of sizes to accommodate items large and small. To use them, you just tap the hinge pin out of the top ...

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