how do i cover a large gap where the door hinges
1. Close the exterior door and look for the largest gap around the door. If the sun isn't shining brightly enough against the face of the door, have a helper shine a flashlight along the edges of the door from the outside to help you see the gaps.. Place the cardboard or playing-card shim into the mortise and screw the hinge back into the frame over the shim. Close your door and see if the gaps still exist. If so, you might need to shim the middle hinge of the exterior door as well as the top or bottom to create more of an angle.