Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures: How to Stop Doors From Swinging Open

By Duane Johnson
If the door frame is out of plumb you can stop the door from opening on it's own by putting a slight bend in the hinge pin. Read an overview of how to stop doors from swinging open.
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Grab a hammer, a few scraps of wood, a large nail and a shim. Take them into the room and close the door. Stick the shim loosely between the door and the jamb to hold the door in position when you drive out the upper hinge pin.
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