--- title: How to Fix Sticking Doors in Historic Fredericksburg Homes description: Learn what causes doors to stick in Virginia homes and how Fredericksburg Home Shield can fix them quickly through our monthly handyman visits. image: https://fxbghomeshield.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_84957560.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://fxbghomeshield.com/fredericksburg-home-shield-blog/how-to-fix-sticking-doors-in-historic-fredericksburg-homes#main-content) [![FHS_social_logo](https://fxbghomeshield.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FHS_social_logo.png?width=100&height=100&name=FHS_social_logo.png)](https://www.fxbghomeshield.com) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://fxbghomeshield.com/contact-fredericksburg-handyman-services) [Contact us](https://fxbghomeshield.com/contact-fredericksburg-handyman-services) [All posts](https://fxbghomeshield.com/fredericksburg-home-shield-blog/all) June 14, 2025 # How to Fix Sticking Doors in Historic Fredericksburg Homes ![Picture of FXBG Home Shield](https://fxbghomeshield.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FHS_social_logo.png?width=50&name=FHS_social_logo.png) By  [FXBG Home Shield](https://fxbghomeshield.com/fredericksburg-home-shield-blog/author/fxbg-home-shield)  ·  1 minute read Sticking doors and drawers are common issues in many of Fredericksburg’s older or historic homes, especially during humid summer months. But even newer builds in Stafford or Lake Anna can experience shifting frames or swollen wood. ![How to Fix Sticking Doors in Historic Fredericksburg Homes](https://fxbghomeshield.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_84957560.jpeg?width=800&height=533&name=AdobeStock_84957560.jpeg) If you find yourself yanking a door or forcing drawers closed, don’t wait until the hardware wears down or the frame cracks. Our [monthly punch list handyman visits](https://fxbghomeshield.com/monthly-handyman-visits-fredericksburg-home-shield) cover: - Realigning hinges and strikes - Lubricating or replacing hardware - Minor sanding or planing of sticking edges With our [preventative approach](https://fxbghomeshield.com/handyman-membership-plan-fredericksburg-home-shield), you can protect your doors and maintain that perfect swing without having to wait for a bigger (and more expensive) fix.   ---   **About Fredericksburg Home Shield** **![FHS_logo_horizontal](https://fxbghomeshield.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FHS_logo_horizontal.png?width=300&height=180&name=FHS_logo_horizontal.png)**Owned and operated by U.S. Navy Corpsman veteran Andrew Grooms, Fredericksburg Home Shield is your trusted local handyman and preventative maintenance partner. We proudly serve homeowners in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Lake Anna, and surrounding communities—helping you protect what you’ve built, one to-do list at a time. 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