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How to Fix a Crooked Cabinet

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  1. How to Fix a Crooked Cabinet, Examine the Issue: step 1, image 1 of 3 How to Fix a Crooked Cabinet, Examine the Issue: step 1, image 2 of 3 How to Fix a Crooked Cabinet, Examine the Issue: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Examine which door needs to be adjusted and to what extent. In this example, we start the adjustment with the lower screws of the cabinet door.

  2. How to Fix a Crooked Cabinet, Unscrew the Bottom Screws: step 2, image 1 of 3 How to Fix a Crooked Cabinet, Unscrew the Bottom Screws: step 2, image 2 of 3 How to Fix a Crooked Cabinet, Unscrew the Bottom Screws: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Hold onto the cabinet as you unscrew the two bottom screws to reposition it.

    • Select the appropriate screwdriver bit.

    • Tighten the screws to adjust appropriately.

  3. How to Fix a Crooked Cabinet, Repeat with the Top Screws: step 3, image 1 of 3 How to Fix a Crooked Cabinet, Repeat with the Top Screws: step 3, image 2 of 3 How to Fix a Crooked Cabinet, Repeat with the Top Screws: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Repeat Step 2 with the screws at the top.

  4. How to Fix a Crooked Cabinet, Adjust to Gap: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • The gap should be even from top to bottom. Ensure that it is and hold the cabinet in place to adjust if it is not.

  5. How to Fix a Crooked Cabinet, Feel Accomplished: step 5, image 1 of 2 How to Fix a Crooked Cabinet, Feel Accomplished: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • You've done it! As long as the gap is even, your results should be just like this.

    • Great job!

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