If you don't have any oil handy, soap or wax can also work as a temporary fix for squeaky hinges. Simply rub a bar of soap or a candle on the hinge area, and open and close the door a few times to ...

A squeaky door is one of those tiny annoying things in your household that somehow feels ten times worse than it actually is.

Apparently, a door's loud squeaking serves a purpose beyond getting on your last nerve. Next time your door begins to screech at you, don’t just shut it out. Your door might be trying to tell you ...

The sound of a squeaky door is annoying to say the least. While the screeching can be a result of various issues, such as misalignment of the door and frame, an old, rotting door frame, or a swollen ...

Dear Heloise: I recently had to replace the paper towel holder in my kitchen. I bought a spring-loaded one, thinking that would be best. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case. I tried several fixes, to ...

a close up of a door hinge on a white door - Valeriy_g/Getty Images Squeaky door hinges are arguably a nice touch in horror movies, adding to the spooky ambiance that keeps audiences on the edge of ...