Silence a Squeaky Door Hinge

Ninety seconds. Almost zero cost. The trick is using the right lubricant — WD-40 is a solvent, not a long-term lubricant.

Difficulty: Easy Time: 5 min Cost: $0–$5

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Tools

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Hammer + nail (to tap pins)
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Rag

Materials

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Silicone spray or white lithium grease
NOT classic WD-40 — it's a solvent, evaporates fast, and attracts dust. WD-40 Specialist Silicone is fine; the original blue/yellow can is not.
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Petroleum jelly (in a pinch)
Works short-term but attracts dust and breaks down faster than silicone.

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Steps

1

Lift the hinge pin

With the door open, tap the bottom of each hinge pin up from below using a nail and hammer. Pull the pin out the top.
2

Wipe and lubricate

Clean off any black gunk, then coat the pin in silicone grease or petroleum jelly.
3

Reinsert and swing

Slide the pin back in and tap it home. Open and close the door a few times to work the lube in.