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Step 1 of 3 · Fix a Squeaky Door in 5 Minutes

Tap pin out, clean, lubricate

Tap pin out, clean, lubricate — step 1 of 3 in Fix a Squeaky Door in 5 Minutes. Paper towel under hinge. Nail against pin bottom, tap up with hammer. Pin out — wipe black grime.

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Free home & diy tip: Tap pin out, clean, lubricate (step 1 of 3 from "Fix a Squeaky Door in 5 Minutes").

Paper towel under hinge. Nail against pin bottom, tap up with hammer. Pin out — wipe black grime.

Rub bar soap or petroleum jelly on pin and inside hinge knuckles.

You'll need

  • Pin removed
  • Cleaned
  • Lubricated

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