{"id":2143,"date":"2025-01-30T19:18:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T19:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dreammaker-remodel.com\/colorado-springs\/2025\/01\/30\/fixit-files-how-to-silence-that-squeaky-door\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T18:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T18:54:47","slug":"fixit-files-how-to-silence-that-squeaky-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/colorado-springs\/blog\/fixit-files-how-to-silence-that-squeaky-door\/","title":{"rendered":"FixIt Files: How to Silence That Squeaky Door!"},"content":{"rendered":"

FixIt Files: How to Silence That Squeaky Door!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve all been there. You\u2019re trying to sneak into the kitchen for a midnight snack, and\u2014CREEEAK!\u2014your cover is blown. Or maybe your front door sounds like a haunted house attraction every time someone comes over. No worries! Fixing a squeaky door is easier than you think. Here\u2019s how to get that hinge back to whisper-quiet mode.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Identify the Squeaky Culprit<\/h3>\n

Most of the time, it\u2019s the hinges making all that racket. Give the door a slow open and close while listening carefully. If the noise is coming from the hinges (and not the floor or frame), you\u2019re in the right place!<\/p>\n

Step 2: Lubricate Those Hinges<\/h3>\n

Time to bring in the secret weapon: lubricant! Here are a few options you can use to silence the squeak:<\/p>\n

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  • WD-40<\/strong> \u2013 A classic go-to. Spray a little into the hinge, move the door back and forth, and wipe off any excess.<\/li>\n
  • Household Oil (Like 3-in-1 Oil)<\/strong> \u2013 Just a few drops on each hinge pin will do the trick.<\/li>\n
  • Petroleum Jelly<\/strong> \u2013 If you don\u2019t have oil on hand, rub a little jelly into the hinges for a temporary fix.<\/li>\n
  • Cooking Oil<\/strong> \u2013 In a pinch, olive or vegetable oil can help, but it may not last as long as other options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Step 3: Work It In<\/h3>\n

    After applying the lubricant, swing the door back and forth a few times to help it seep into the hinge. If the squeak persists, try removing the hinge pins, wiping them down, and applying lubricant before reinserting them.<\/p>\n

    Step 4: Wipe Away the Excess<\/h3>\n

    Nobody wants drippy hinges! Use a paper towel or rag to clean up any extra lubricant to avoid messes or attracting dust.<\/p>\n

    Bonus: Other Squeaky Fixes Around the House<\/h3>\n
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    • Cabinet Doors & Drawers:<\/strong> A quick spritz of WD-40 or a rub of paraffin wax can stop the creaks.<\/li>\n
    • Floorboards:<\/strong> Sprinkle some baby powder between the boards to hush those noisy spots.<\/li>\n
    • Bed Frames:<\/strong> Tighten up any loose screws, then apply a bit of lubricant where metal parts rub together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      That\u2019s it! With just a few minutes and some simple supplies, you\u2019ll have your doors (and other squeaky spots) as silent as a ninja. No more unwanted sound effects\u2014just smooth, silent operation!<\/p>\n

      Got a favorite trick for fixing squeaky hinges? Let us know!<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      FixIt Files: How to Silence That Squeaky Door! We\u2019ve all been there. You\u2019re trying to sneak into the kitchen for a midnight snack, and\u2014CREEEAK!\u2014your cover is blown. Or maybe your front door sounds like a haunted house attraction every time someone comes over. No worries! Fixing a squeaky door is easier than you think. Here\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":2919,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_metasync_otto_title":"","_metasync_otto_description":"","_metasync_otto_keywords":"","_metasync_otto_canonical":"","_metasync_metakeywords":"","_metasync_otto_og_title":"","_metasync_otto_og_description":"","_metasync_otto_twitter_title":"","_metasync_otto_twitter_description":"","_metasync_seo_title":"","_metasync_seo_desc":"","_metasync_breadcrumb_title":"","_metasync_primary_category":0,"_metasync_primary_product_cat":0,"_metasync_imported_seo_title":"","_metasync_imported_seo_desc":"","_metasync_otto_disabled":"","_metasync_hreflang":"","_metasync_plugin_sync_ts":"","_metasync_robots_advanced":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[156],"class_list":["post-2143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-remodeling","tag-fixit-files"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/colorado-springs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2143","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/colorado-springs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/colorado-springs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/colorado-springs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/colorado-springs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2143"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/colorado-springs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2143\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4940,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/colorado-springs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2143\/revisions\/4940"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/colorado-springs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/colorado-springs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/colorado-springs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/colorado-springs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}