How to Fix a Sticky Shower Door | This Old House

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva relieves a sticky situation. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)

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Tom visited the Ryan family to help them determine why their shower door wouldn't shut completely. He discovered that the metal frame that surrounded the glass door had sagged and was out of square. He loosened the corner brackets, gently tapped the frame back into the correct position, and re-tightened the hardware.

Shopping List for How to Fix a Sticky Shower Door:
- 2x4 blocks, used to support door
- wood shims, used to raise door
- canvas drop cloth, for protecting floor

Tools for How to Fix a Sticky Shower Door:
- screwdriver, used to loosen screws on shower doorframe
- hammer

Technical assistance and some materials for this project were provided by Banner Glass Shelmar [bannerglassshelmar.com/]

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