# The Simple DIY Fix That Stopped Door Slams

**URL:** <https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-simple-diy-fix-that-stopped-door-slams/45158>\
**Category:** DIY & Tutorials\
**Created:** [January 9, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-simple-diy-fix-that-stopped-door-slams/45158 "2026-01-09T22:19:54Z")\
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**Author:** ![ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/thomaswood/32/12461_2.png) [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-simple-diy-fix-that-stopped-door-slams/45158/1 "2026-01-09T22:19:54Z")

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In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a homeowner posted about interior doors slamming every time a window was open. It felt like a big issue until someone suggested checking the hinges and strike plates first.

The fix was basic. Tighten loose hinge screws. Adjust the strike plate slightly. Add a small felt pad behind the door stop. No new doors. No carpentry.

Others in the comments said they had lived with the same problem for years thinking it required replacement. Sometimes the solution is not a renovation. It is maintenance that got ignored.

Community tips like this save time, money, and frustration.

 ![IMG_2066](https://renovation-reviews.storage.googleapis.com/original/2X/3/3bfe5cff44cad6ce0409a8c5d2b124273c0d18ef.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Marz0\_1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/marz0_1/32/15056_2.png) [@Marz0\_1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Marz0_1)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-simple-diy-fix-that-stopped-door-slams/45158/2 "2026-01-09T22:21:35Z")

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Wow this is very informative

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**Author:** ![Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/chick-asaw/32/1735_2.png) [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 10:23pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-simple-diy-fix-that-stopped-door-slams/45158/3 "2026-01-09T22:23:05Z")

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Thanks for sharing this with us

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**Author:** ![Kizzy1](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/4491bb/32.png) [@Kizzy1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Kizzy1)\
**Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-simple-diy-fix-that-stopped-door-slams/45158/4 "2026-01-10T00:22:31Z")

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I like how the author explains ideas with quiet confidence

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**Author:** ![Defizyn](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/defizyn/32/12468_2.png) [@Defizyn](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Defizyn)\
**Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-simple-diy-fix-that-stopped-door-slams/45158/5 "2026-01-10T01:47:01Z")

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The updates feel intentional.

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**Author:** ![Donaldxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/96bed5/32.png) [@Donaldxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Donaldxx)\
**Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 8:47am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-simple-diy-fix-that-stopped-door-slams/45158/6 "2026-01-10T08:47:28Z")

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This is really good work Thomas

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**Author:** ![Jonsnow](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/91b2a8/32.png) [@Jonsnow](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Jonsnow)\
**Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/the-simple-diy-fix-that-stopped-door-slams/45158/7 "2026-01-10T09:53:19Z")

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Great article, I really enjoyed reading it