Years of WD-40 Were Damaging My Door: What a Repairman Taught Me About Proper Hinge Maintenance

Years of WD-40 Were Damaging My Door: What a Repairman Taught Me About Proper Hinge Maintenance

For years, a quick spray of WD-40 seemed like the perfect solution for squeaky hinges—until a repairman revealed it was actually accelerating damage. A worn hinge pin, a proper lubricant, and ten minutes of work can restore a sagging door and prevent costly repairs.