HomeTips Home Repair: A Buyer's Guide to Entry Doors: "Squeaky hinges can also be a nuisance. Silence them by coating with silicone spray or a light lubricating oil. If the hinges still squeak, remove the pin and lightly scrub the pin, barrel, and hinge leaves with steel wool. Coat them with a thin layer of silicone spray or a light penetrating oil and replace the pin."