# How to Make Doors Not Creak
Squeaky doors are great in scary movies to add suspense and fear factor. However, in your home, a squeaky door is quite annoying and might squeak when you’re trying your best to be quiet. Weather could be the culprit causing a slight shift in the door frame that could make metal grind against metal. Rust or painted hinges might also cause the hinge not to move smoothly, resulting in a squeak.
Things You'll Need
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Hammer
- Pliers
- Scratchy cleaning pad
- Penetrating oil
- Silicone spray
Instructions
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Hold a flat-head screwdriver vertically and place the end under the pin.
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Tap the head of the screwdriver handle with a hammer. The top of the pin will push above the hinge.
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Grasp the top of the pin with pliers, and pull it completely out of the hinge.
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Examine the pin and hinge for paint. Remove crusted paint using a scratchy cleaning pad.
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Wipe the pin and hinge and coat the pin with a penetrating oil or silicone spray.
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Insert the pin back into the hinge, and tap the pin into place with a hammer.
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