Removing a door is easy as pie and takes about two minutes. It can make moving large pieces of furniture or painting less of a problem.
Instructions
1. Removing the whole hinge isn't necessary - just take out the hinge pins. These can be removed by placing the edge of a thin-bladed screwdriver or cold chisel at the joint where the head of the pin and the top edge of the hinge meet.
2. Tap the handle of your screwdriver or chisel lightly with a hammer. One or two times should do it. Once the hinge pops up go to the other hinge or hinges (some doors have two, some have three) and pop them loose.
3. Grasp the outside door edge with one hand and pull the pins on out with the other. You may need to jiggle the pins a bit or swing the door gently back and forth a couple of inches to free up tight pins.
4. Place the door aside or take it where it will be worked on.
5. Set the door back on the hinges by holding it at the outer edge and aligning the hinges. Slip the pins in - the same jiggling motion may be needed to get the pins to slide in. A gentle tap on the top with a hammer will get them firmly seated and the job is finished.
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