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Stop the Slamming: How to Upgrade to Soft Close Cabinet Hinges

Stop the Slamming: How to Upgrade to Soft Close Cabinet Hinges

If you cringe every time your kitchen cabinet doors slam shut, you're not alone. Slamming cabinet doors are one of the most common frustrations homeowners face in their kitchens — they're loud, they damage your cabinets over time, and they create stress.  The good news? You don't need to replace your entire cabinet system or spend thousands on a kitchen remodel to solve the problem. Soft close cabinet hinges offer an affordable, effective solution that transforms how your kitchen func …
Nov 14th 2024 Caleb Weimer

How to Fix Broken Drawer Slides

Cabinet drawers see a lot of activity over the years. Whether they're holding kitchen supplies, hardware tools, or an assortment of random items, drawers bear a great deal of a weight and haphazard use. One day the drawer starts to jam or bind, makes a grinding noise or just plum won't budge. At that point, it's clear that you need to investigate and fix the problem with your drawer slides. It's easy for a misguided slamming of a drawer or general overuse to cause the drawers to stop working pro …
Oct 3rd 2013 Caleb Weimer

A Guide to Clamps

Clamps are a popular tool used by many hardware experts and novices alike. Their basic function is to hold or secure objects together to prevent movement. Whether you are working on a home repair project involving wood, metal or another material, you may often need to use a clamp. However, choosing the proper clamp is very important. Here is a short guide to clamps for your next hardware project.Bar clampsBar clamps, which are sometimes also known as "F-clamps",  are usually used …
Dec 11th 2012 Caleb Weimer