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Over time, doors may begin to stick and bind. Sometimes simply tightening the hinge screws will solve the problem, but occasionally it is necessary to resize the door. For large adjustments, you may need a saw, but to remove wood edges up to about {{convert|3/8|in|cm|1|1}}, you can plane the door edges to relieve the binding. | Over time, doors may begin to stick and bind. Sometimes simply tightening the hinge screws will solve the problem, but occasionally it is necessary to resize the door. For large adjustments, you may need a saw, but to remove wood edges up to about {{convert|3/8|in|cm|1|1}}, you can plane the door edges to relieve the binding. | ||
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# Lightly sand the exposed wood to smooth it. Apply primer and paint the exposed surface, or apply wood sealer to the planed area. Replace the door, tightening the hinge screws properly to prevent sagging. | # Lightly sand the exposed wood to smooth it. Apply primer and paint the exposed surface, or apply wood sealer to the planed area. Replace the door, tightening the hinge screws properly to prevent sagging. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
