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Adjusting Cupboard Doors

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Here's a quick tip on fixing those sagging kitchen doors. Most kitchens built in the last 20 years have concealed adjustable hinges. Over time the cupboard doors tend to sag, causing doors to scrape or come into contact with each other, which is annoying and inconvenient.

This problem can be fixed quickly and easily with a screwdriver. There are 4 adjusting screws in the hinge, allowing you to make 3 basic adjustments:

1
Lateral. This screw adjustment allows the door to be moved side-to-side.(See diagram 1).

2
Depth. Adjusting this back screw allows the door to be moved in or out. (See diagram 2).

3
Vertical. The two top and bottom screws allow for adjustment of the door in an up or down direction. (See diagram 3).

Some experimentation and re-adjusting may be necessary in order to obtain the perfect fit.

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