How Do You Make Dresser Drawers Slide Better?

It can be frustrating to have to daily tug and jimmy to get into your dresser drawer. Vulnerable to changes in humidity, wear and tear, and misalignment, wooden dresser drawers require occasional upkeep. Simple procedures will take the aggravation out from drawer pulling. Examine the offending drawer. Does it pull out too far or slide in past the front of your dresser? Fix front and back stops. By looking at other drawers, determine how the limits of the drawer's pull were designed. Chances are a piece has fallen out. Cut and install a replacement piece. Inspect the slides on the drawer and dresser frame. Use wood filler to repair any gouge that obstructs drawer motion. Sand protrusions smooth. Rub with wax any place where drawer and dresser frame move against each other. A tea light, slice of paraffin, new taper or leftover candle is all you need. Use white or clear wax if it will show, and any color if the area will remain hidden. Remove the faulty drawer. Be sure it has all parts, ...  more