Look for binding on the wall on the hinge side.
How to fix binding door hinges.
Once sure the binding doors issue is resolved screw in the other screws to fully reattach the door.
If there are marks on the wall from paint or varnish the hinged end of the door is binding.
A door with an exposed hinge will exhibit the problem of the door binding to the frame on the lock side.
An exposed hinge means that the metal of the hinge is not flush with the wood surface of either the door or the frame.
The right fix depends on both the cause and the precise location of the problem on your door.
Doors that are hard to open and close can result from a number of different mechanical and environmental factors.
Tighten down all the screws with a screwdriver.
If your door rubs near the top or drags on the floor use a screwdriver not a drill to tighten the screws.
But over time hinges can cause major door problems and prevent the fixture from functioning properly.
Tighten the hinge screws.
Luckily most hinge issues have simple fixes.
We have hinges to thank for our doors ability to open and close.