Make Certain New Door Hinges Are Aligned

Make Certain New Door Hinges Are Aligned
For your door to swing properly, it's vital that the wall opening framing is square and vertical. Francescomoufotografo/Shutterstock
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Dear James: I installed framing and a new door between our bedroom and our baby’s room. It is a heavy, solid door, but it does not close right. How should I adjust the hinges?—Rick J.
Dear Rick: Hopefully, most of the project of adding an additional door is done. It can be more difficult to hang a heavy door and have it swing properly than a cheaper, hollow one. The solid door will also block more noise transmission between the two bedrooms.
James Dulley
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