How to remove dresser drawers is a simple task that shouldn’t be much of a daunting task. However, done properly will ensure an easy, less stressful move!
You May Have to Loosen or Remove the Stops Older cabinet and dresser drawers often are not manufacturered with stops, and it isn't unusual for intrepid handypersons to add them after the fact. In this case, the stops are usually screwed to the the back of the drawer and extend upward t...
While a dehumidifier's job is toremove excess moisturefrom indoor air, it also removes some odors, especially those caused by dampness. If yourbasement has a musty smell, use a dehumidifier to help dry the air and get rid of odors caused by mildew and mold spores that thrive in damp air...
This project took me a couple of weekends to complete. First, I sanded and stripped the old finish off of the dresser and drawers. Then it took some experimenting to come up with a stain color that I liked. Every stain I tried brought out orange undertones in the wood that I wasn’t ...
4. Sand and prep dresser The first step is to remove any hardware, such as handles. If you have any drawers, remove them and prep them separately. Now get a detail sander like thisCRAFTSMAN Detail Sander from Amazon. Start off with a 120 grit sandpaper to remove any previously paint/varn...
Remove all old hardware, dresser drawers, etc and tape off any area you don’t want to paint with painter’s tape and/or film. Repair any damage to the old piece of furniture. Tighten up joints, fill gouges or holes, etc. Clean the surface and/or sand, depending on the type of pai...
Why Choose DIY Drawer Dividers: A Guide to Organized Living Organizing your home can be fulfilling yet challenging, particularly when dealing with cluttered drawers. Whether it’s a messy kitchen drawer, office desk, or dresser, the frustration of not finding what you need is real. That’s whe...
There’s a reason we refer to a dresser as a “chest of drawers.” While you may want to focus on the kitchen, you also need to secure free-standing furniture. If your baby pulls out the drawers, they can use them to climb up. The added weight increases the risk of the furniture ...
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This past weekend, I took it upon myself to purge my wardrobe, spending hours going through my closet and dresser drawers and weighing every garment on whether I should keep it or donate it. It felt like a good time to reorganize. Not only were my hanging clothes packed together, but I...