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How to Replace Cabinet Hinges

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Replacing hinges can change the look of your cabinets or fix a sagging door.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Combination Squares
  • Multiuse Screws
  • New Cabinet Hinges
  • Variable-speed Drills
  1. Step 1

    Remove cabinet doors.

  2. Step 2

    Remove old hinges.

  3. Step 3

    Use a combination square to position new hinges at 2 inches from the top and bottom edges.

  4. Step 4

    Mark new screw locations.

  5. Step 5

    Attach new hinges with screws.

  6. Step 6

    Attach cabinet doors to the frames.

  7. Step 7

    Check overlap of openings all around door.

Tips & Warnings
  • If the new hinge screw holes match the old holes, move the hinge 1/4 inch so you can put screws into new wood.

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