How to Replace Drawer Handles
It's not always cost effective to replace your kitchen or bathroom cabinets or a piece of furniture. Fortunately, changing the drawer handles is a quick and easy update that is far less expensive than replacing the piece of furniture or cabinets. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Phillips screwdriver
- Replacement drawer handles, which can be purchased from most home improvement stores
Instructions
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Open the drawer and empty its contents. The drawer handle hardware screws in from the backside, so you need clear access.
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Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the one or two screws holding the drawer handle in place. Turn the screwdriver toward the left to loosen the screws. Remove the old hardware.
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Put the screws from the new hardware through the holes in your drawer.
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Line up the new drawer pull with the screw, and use your fingers to begin threading the screw into the handle.
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Tighten the bolts completely with the screwdriver by turning the screws to the right.
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Tips & Warnings
Before purchasing new drawer handles from the hardware store, remove one of handles you will be replacing. Since drawer handles come in a variety of styles and lengths, you want to compare the size of the old handle with the one you will be replacing it with.
Instead of a screwdriver, you can also use a drill with a Phillips-head attachment, though if you choose this method, be careful not to overtighten the screws.
