Extra Underwear and how to repair dresser drawer slides and stops

Got a drawer that falls backwards into the dresser or that falls down when you slide it in here is a method to correct it ....

You will need

A tack hammer

a paint stick or other thin pieces of wood

a hand saw or utility knife

A sharp saw or chop saw will work but for best results cut the strips about two inches and drive a tack into either side

Paint sticks may split so you may want several extras.

I start the tacks on the board to simplify installation.

some regular sized upholstery tacks long enough to go through and in about the thickness of a paint stick times two. You can use nails in a pinch but they have to be bent over and are more likely to cause problems.

Pull out the drawer and look up this is a drawer stop a simple solution to stop the drawer from sliding backwards.

if the stop is missing theire is only one side on the drawer a new stop installed the thickness of the drawer front away from the front of the dresser = just measure the front of the drawer. from the top and set the edge starting where the drawer should be stoping

Tack the strip in place with a tac hammer and test the drawer.

While you have it out take a look at the slide where the drawer sits in the dresser If the slide is not there as you can see in the lower right hand side you need a thin flat square piece of wood maybee 3/4 of an inch thick  a replacement would be nailed in flush and level to where the drawer would sit.

the best maitenece for drawer slides is A traditional bar of ivory soap which eases the friction between the slide and the bottom of the drawer just rub it on like a fat crayon allong the bottom of the drawer and the slide.

to avoid showing the dresser upside down i have installed a stop on the bottom of the drawer for the photo I do not recomend ever installing stops on the bottom of the drawer as it can damage the drawer the top is always best and if the slides are level and not worn away they will keep the drawer square and straight.

Not so even and Nice and even

This dresser cost 55.00 at an auction with a buyers premium it is not very well refinished and has all the wrong pulls but it is functional and will look great redone with the correct pulls or knobs and filled holes. I know people who buy new I dont but If you need any tips or have any questions drop me a comment

If you have squeeking drawers or are having problems with your drawers not sliding in and out easily the solution is simple and costs pennies or less.....Rub a bar of soap allong the bottom of the drawer slides and the bottom of the drawer runners

The soap will lubricate the drawers and they will slide quietly and easily.

My neice who is four donned an extra pair of underwear today sticking out of her pants and walking around with them hanging out.

I repaired a chair leg and a set of dresser drawers today I will try to answer qustions if anyone asks .