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Wax the wood runners
Kitchen drawer · Won't close
LIKELY CAUSE
Wooden runners swollen or dry
Success rate
77% success
Successful repairs
408
People tried
530
Repair time
10 min
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated cost
€2
Shared by
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Alex
Fix Score 94
TOOLS
Required tools
No special tools required.
PARTS
Parts used
Candle or drawer wax
REPAIR GUIDE
Step by step
- 1Remove the drawerLift the front and pull back until it comes free of the runners.
- 2Rub wax on the railsA candle works. Coat the wood rails on the cabinet and the matching grooves on the drawer.
- 3Slide it backIt should glide. If it still binds, look for a swollen side and sand that edge lightly.
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