how do i fix very loose screws in a door hinge?

If the screws are stripped and won 't re tighten - the easiest fix is to take one of the screws that is stripped and go to Home Depot and get the same screws but 1/4 to 1/2 " longer and replace all the stripped out ones

not sure what side of the hinge the screws are loose on the door or frame.if on the frame side, try putting the wood splinters/tooth picks in again but this time also insert some gorilla glue in the hole first.don't know what size screw you are using but you need one long enough to reach into the framing of the door way at least 3"screws should do it. you could also replace the trim .if on the door itself reset the hinges.a little more work but it would be a better and more permanent fix.and use a wood filler to fill in the old hinge positions

Different sistuations,different ways to solve the problem.

1.welding the screws.

2.use a machines screws if the screw hole can fit the screw.

3.replace the hinge with another hinges.

If door is hung in a timber jamb

1/remove the door

2/ fill holes with plastic wood (available in tubes at your hardware store)

3/Leave until completly dry (next day)

4/ predrill holes slightly smaller than gauge of screws.

5/ Re hang door.

If door is in a steel jamb

Use a slightly larger self tapping screw

you can temporarily fix it by putting wood matches in the hole and then put the hing back on and replace the screw, make sure to brake matches off even with the hole ,that will hold for a while as long as no one hangs on the door.

. good luck

Install 3 1/2" long screws. This will get you to the studs and this will be more secure. Be sure the new screw heads match the old ones.

remove screws one at a time get some wooden kitchen matches and some elmers glue with screw removed put glue on wooden sticks push into hole and break off flush put in as many as possible then put screws back in tight but not over tight do each and every screw

Tighten them with a screw driver. If they won't tighten, get longer screws.

insert a dowel and break it off flush

rescrew the screw and it should be tight