Fixing a residential door that swings shut on its own or refuses to stay open in a desired position involves adjusting the friction and tension of the door hinges. On standard interior doors, you can remove one of the hinge pins, tap it slightly with a hammer to introduce a slight bend, and reinsert it to create extra friction against the hinge leaves. Alternatively, you can install a heavy-duty adjustable door stop or replace a worn hinge with a self-adjusting tension hinge. You can troubleshoot hinge swing easily using basic tools. You can verify that your corrective action is successful when adjusting the pin or hardware friction allows the door to remain stationary at any desired angle without drifting shut on its own.
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