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Professional Door Hanging vs DIY: Why Experience Matters Hanging a door can look straightforward — after all, it’s just hinges and a slab of timber, right? In reality, door hanging is a precision carpentry task , and small mistakes can quickly turn into long-term problems. At BlueWood Handyman , our City & Guilds–qualified carpenters regularly fix doors that were previously DIY-installed and are now sticking, dropping, or failing to close properly. Here’s why professional experience makes all the difference. Why Door Hanging Is More Complex Than It Looks A properly hung door must: Sit perfectly square within the frame Maintain even gaps on all sides Open and close smoothly without resistance Align correctly with locks and latches Remain stable as timber naturally moves over time Getting any of these wrong can cause scraping, hinge strain, latch issues, and premature wear. Common DIY Door Hanging Problems Uneven Gaps and Poor Alignment DIY installations ofte...