Expired Products: What You Need to Know

15. Door Hinges

Ends In: Depending on the hinge (pay attention to signals), * Average Cost: $10 to $30 per hinge For your door to operate correctly, door hinges are essential. Hinges give the doors stability in addition to enabling you to open and close them. Like everything else, hinges deteriorate with time. Even with older doors, it's likely that you'll need to replace them.

Door Hinges: ©Shutterstock/Dmitry Kalinovsky The hinges on your door might be changed if you've discovered that they are drooping. In addition to obvious indications of rust or decay, loud squeaks when the door is opened and closed are other indicators that it's time to visit Lowe's or Home Depot and get new hinges.