One Trip Kit: Door Repair Tools & Materials I Actually Use

Crooked doors, loose hinges, chewed-up door jambs, and latches that just won't catch. These are some of the most common calls I get, so I've put together a "one trip" kit that covers just about everything I need to fix them. In this video, we're digging into my Door Repair Tote. I go over the exact weatherstripping I keep on hand, a classic trick using wood glue and toothpicks for stripped hinge screws, and why Kwikset SmartKey locks are an absolute game-changer for rental properties. We also cover the hand tools that make life easier (like using a crescent wrench to bend hinges back into place) and the power tools that save the day when things go completely sideways. Most importantly: always bring a vacuum and clean up your mess! Tools & Materials in My Door Kit: Kwikset SmartKey Security Locks Weatherstripping (Foam insert & Outdoor screw-on) Strike Plates (Standard & Extended) Hinge Pin Removal Tool 10-Inch Wrench (For bending hinges) Electronic Screwdriver with an extended, thin bit Oscillating Multi-Tool (The most versatile tool for door work!) Wood Glue & Toothpicks Chapters: 0:32 - The "One Trip" Door Kit 1:06 - Materials: Weatherstripping & Self-Tapping Screws 2:16 - Strike plates and fixing chewed-up door jambs 3:20 - The Wood Glue & Toothpick trick 4:26 - Why I use Kwikset SmartKey locks for rentals 6:05 - Weatherstripping 7:46 - Small Tools: Extended bits and set screws 10:35 - Chisels & Hinge pin removal 10:58 - How to adjust a door hinge with a wrench 11:29 - Power Tools: Why you need a multi-tool 12:39 - Clean up your mess! 13:33 - Outro & We hit 2,000+ Subscribers! Let's Chat: What is your go-to trick for fixing a door that just won't close right? Let me know down in the comments! Also, a massive THANK YOU to everyone who has subscribed recently. We just blew past 2,000 subs and I appreciate every single one of you. #Handyman #DoorRepair #ToolKit #PropertyManagement #DIY #ChrisTheHandyman