How to fix a broken door handle (stripped screw holes)

Here's how to fix a pulled out door handle with stripped screw holes. This repair was performed on an MDF door. I pulled the door handle too hard, and the handle came out. The fix for this loose door handle? Fill the stripped screw holes with dowels so that the screws have something to bite into. Door handle fell off? Hope this repair video will help!

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[FrankieWells]

Great video, done this today and sorted my handle out 👍

[elizmaybgriffintwo]

Thanks for ur video. I'm a woman that had the handle come off in her hand. I think that I can fix my problem after watching ur video. I don't know if the screws are stripped yet? At least I know where to begin. I didn't have a clue about how to remove the ring. I just need to locate my Allen wrench and my screwdriver. Great video.

[russellthompson]

Two holes are stripped in my door. I will try the methods used in this video! Thank you!

[enlightenedhappyfree]

Perfect! This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for sharing 😁

[davidross]

We have the same door handle and same issue. Great video - thank you!

[patrickford]

Ive had a niggling 'need to fix' door handle on my outer porch. niggling because I was unsure what the best solution might be. You've answered it perfectly. Now it's done! many thanks for your informative video

[christiancordero]

Thank you very much for this!!! Fixed my door today.

[ezin]

nice fix - will apply the same later today

[fadiabdulrahman]

Very very very helpful, thank you very much

[baild]

Thank you! Probably saved me about £70 there! 😂

[tugrulcan]

I came here as I have this problem; however I'm sorry this is too much work. Putting a toothpick or a cocktail stick has solved the problem easily

[JoyTorress]

May I ask what can I use for the 4th side screw will an Allen key fit?

[ThisIsMeHowYouDoing]

My exact problem. All the bits now bought to fix. You're a star!

Just s quick question, what are you wrapping the drill bit with, masking paper?

[ermo]

Thanks, so simple (and so annoying). 👍🏻

[jbeasley]

or just use a wooden match stick. Put a little glue on it and stick it in hole, break it off even. Put screw back in. Fixed in 1/4 of the time with no tools other than screwdriver

[Spiritueli]

hello, i have a handle that fell apart from the both sides of the door, like if i touch the handle it stays in my hand and from another side of the door, it falls out ... what is my solution ?

[b-jacquilinedequina]

We had a broken handle door and on the outside it broke so we think we could'nt get out so i used the screws and the door opened

[SingingCrowie]

Thank you. Really wish my landlord wasn't a cheapskate using this crap as a front door... I've already tried different ways but it always comes out, the holes are big at this point. I'll try to use epoxy glue to be honest, find it hard to believe wood glue would be able to hold it

[even]

Its all good untill u got nothing that holds it on

[triplex]

Soft wooden dowels did not hold the screws. Harder wood is better