How to Fix Stripped Screw Holes from Cabinet Hinges
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Last updated on Jun 16, 2022
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide will help with fixing stripped screw holes from cabinet hinges, by securing those loose screws with anchors, a screwdriver, and a hammer.
Cabinets are held in place as long as their screws remain secured. However, with long term use of opening and closing cabinets, this results in a continual stress on the screws. This situation will create stripped screw holes, and it would be impossible to simply tighten the loose screws again. To simply solve this problem, just follow all the steps and the end result will be a nice and stable cabinet.
What you need
Parts
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×4Plastic screw anchorAffiliate linkAvailable for sale on Amazon
The number of anchors needed depends on the number of stripped screw holes.
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Use a screwdriver to remove the screws from the stripped holes.
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Take a screw from the cabinet hinge and use it to determine the appropriate size of screw anchor.
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Secure the screw anchors within the hole by lightly tapping on them with a hammer.
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Once the screw anchors are secured in place, align the cabinet hinges with the anchor holes.
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