How do you repair a hole in a stained wood door?

• <div><p>Most pros use wood putty to fill in holes in a stained wood door since attempting to match new stain to old stain—even using stainable wood filler—is difficult. Start by buying a wood putty similar in color to your stained wood door and blend different colors of putty if needed. For larger holes, it might be a better idea to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-thin-hollow-core-interior-doors-be-refinished-if-so-how-it-done.htm">replace the hollow core door</a>, as hiding the hole will prove to be a challenge. You could also fix the hole with spray foam and spackle and then paint your entire door for a fresh appearance.</p></div>

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Q: Can you use wood putty to fix a hole in the door?

• <div><p>Wood putty is a great tool for fixing a hole in a door, especially if you&rsquo;re working with stained wood or if the hole is relatively small. If you have a stained door, make sure to match the putty to the color of your door. Otherwise, it will be obvious that there was once a hole there. To <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/fix-kicked-in-door.htm">fix larger holes in a door</a>, you might need spray foam to fill the void and apply wood putty on top (to avoid using a large amount of putty).</p></div>

Q: Which side of the hinge goes on the door?

• <div><p>The vast majority of hinges are symmetrical, and either side of the hinge can go on the door or the frame. Occasionally, you'll find a hinge specifically made for right or left-handed doors with different attachment hardware or larger plates on one side. In most cases, the large side of the hinge goes on the frame.</p><p>It is possible to install hinges backward, so be careful when placing them. Position the hinge so that the hinge pin faces the direction the door will swing. For example, if you're standing on the side the door will open into, the pin should be visible. Be extra careful when installing exterior doors, as placing the hinges on the outside for an outward-facing door makes your home much easier to break into.</p></div>

Q: Can you use spray foam to fix a hole in the door?

• <div><p>Yes, spray foam is simple and effective for filling in holes in a door. Use low-expansion aerosol foam insulation to avoid creating too much pressure. Stuff some old newspaper around the inside perimeter of the hole to contain the spray foam, and then fill the void with foam. Once it dries, cut the foam flush with the door's surface, apply a few coats of spackle, sand it down, and paint.</p></div>

Q: Do doors stick more in summer or winter?

• <div><p>Doors get more sticky in the summer. Contrary to popular belief, doors can also stick in the winter since humidity causes doors to stick during both seasons. However, thermal expansion and humidity in the summer mean that the thermal heat and moisture in the air both play a role in causing a door to stick.</p></div>

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The job was started and completed in a timely and professional manner. We were very pleased with the work done. The new doors were a double French door and a patio door. They removed the doors and replaced the new ones. The price was within my budget i would use them for future projects.
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Reviewed in May 2025
They arrived on time, inspected the garage door and related components. Explained what needed to be fixed and gave me the options to repair the problem. The job was completed in a timely manner and I was totally satisfied with their service. I will definitely recommend this company to friends...
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Repaired my leaking main Second floor bathroom drain piping. Whoever did the original repair/ install obviously wasn’t a pro. Probably a child it was so bad. Mitch did a great repair and not one leak.
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Abraham responded quickly to my request, came and gave a fair estimate for the job and completed it the next day. Abraham did a wonderful job on my baseboards, door trim and 2 doors. I recommend him fully and will have him back again for future work. He is very courteous and knowledgeable of his...
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I hired him to repair my garage door. He was late. He was very rude and he smelled of feces like he forgot change his depend diapers. I would never recommend Harry Leslie. He is super rude and very aggressive in his sales tactics.
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Our entire experience with Universal Home Experts was great from the time Beau and the crew walked threw the doors. Beau was so nice to work with. He’s polite, professional, and helped us understand the issues we were dealing with. Beau came and repaired the leaky faucets in both bathrooms,...
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Darrel was very knowledgeable about the tasks that he performed. He unblocked my washing machine drain, and repaired/replaced drains and pipes on my bathroom sinks, and repaired my toilet.
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My project was to widen and install a bedroom door, and also to take down two doors and a wall. It also included some electrical and tile work. Dakota did a professional job and we are extremely happy with the work he did for us. I certainly would recommend him to anyone needing renovation...
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Repairs were made, a motor and a panel replaced. Unit is working great.
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He fixed my screen door. He did a good job. He was on time and he did the job he was supposed to do.
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