How to adjust a kitchen corner cabinet

These corner cabinets are the most complex doors and hinges to adjust in the kitchen... unless you are systematical about it! Let me show you how it's done.
I think 'systematical' is a word?
Either way, we need to rule out the basics first. Bent, broken, loose hinges, or something jamming it from shutting properly.
No? Then we can get into some adjustments. Here's a tip, get the Bifold hinges adjusted first where the 2 doors meet. then we will move in to the cabinet to door hinge second, it makes life so much easier.
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Adjusting screws? The screws that look like stars, like Phillips but different? they are Pozi-driv screws, don't strip the screws - you should really use a Pozi-drive screwdriver like one of these amzn.to/2XbJtAU Or an interchangeable screwdriver bit set amzn.to/3k0NJeV
Blum Catalogue (free helpful reference) publications.blum.com/2020/ca...
When buying, make sure to choose the right style, either face frame or frameless. and 1/4, 1/2 or full overlay.
These are Blum 170 Degree hinges to suit Face Frame cabinets (US style) amzn.to/38W99U0
eBay US; 'Hardware Brand' ebay.us/UGY73b and 'Blum' ebay.us/e9Ff8Q for face frame
This frameless style is more common in UK and Australia;
'Blum' ebay.us/17RFO4 or 'Unbranded' ebay.us/EmSZRv
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[@ejcorreia2]

WOW. This video really takes the mystery out of these complicated hinges. After watching, I was able to expertly adjust my sagging hinges in minutes. Extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@InspireDIY]

That’s awesome Edward, we’ll done👌 and thanks for the lovely comment mate. Kent

[@brentpollington8009]

You turned a 10-30 min job into 3 revolutions of a screwdriver for me🎉🎉🎉

[@InspireDIY]

Haha, way to go Brent, cheers for the comment mate🤙 Kent

[@sharifultz9496]

Thank you! My husband is a wonderful man who probably knows how to fix this but does not care that my cabinets are not as I prefer them. His answer to me is that he does not know how to fix my cabinets. So, I would like to thank your wife too! Not only have you taught me to fix this myself, but you are very nice to learn from! enjoy your day!

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks for that lovely comment Shari, you are very kind🙂. Kent

[@Steve_RobbieRaygun]

Brilliant. I have been stuck wondering how to adjust our sagging door. You explain it nicely and simply.. Thumbs up from me 👍

[@bernadettehickey6689]

You're a genius. You explained that so well and showed the movement of the door as well (I wouldn't have got it without seeing the door movement), that I fixed my door while waiting for dinner to cook!!! FYI when adjusting door 1 to stop the sag in door 2, I had to screw in the opposite direction. Thank you so much.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Bernadette, that’s awesome ..we’ll done🤙 thanks for the lovely comment, Kent

[@beazleteats4031]

Well, my skew corner cupboard that I've tried to correct since moving into our new house 3 years ago, is now hanging sweet!!! Thx Kent...you seem to know what needs doing in my house and I can't tell you how much I appreciate the time you take to produce these really informative DIY hints & fixes. Thx from your mate across the ditch.

[@InspireDIY]

Always a nice word to say Beazle. Thanks mate, I’m glad it helps🤙 Kent

[@amynguy7974]

This is the best designed, funtional easy reach corner cabinet

[@brendamedina6635]

Hey there! Thank you for this video. We have been going at it trying to get rid of the "sagging" we've got going on with our lazy susan. You touched on everything we needed to fix. It's all about taking the time (and patience) to mess with the hardware and screws. Thanks again!

[@olivechopper]

That’s awesome Brenda, well done 😊 and thank you for the lovely comment 👍 Kent

[@hollysano03]

This is a brilliant video. I have these corner cupboards in my kitchen and I hate them, but watching this has given me hope that I can fix them. Thank you

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Holly, that’s awesome, please let me know how you get on👌Kent

[@hollysano03]

@@InspireDIY Will do, thanks

[@jessiemiller2763]

This is great! Realized we need a new hinge. The lower won’t move. Thanks!

[@InspireDIY]

Well done Jessie - that was cheaper than getting a tradesperson to sort it for you! cheers, Kent

[@ElizandradePaula]

Tks a lot Kent!!! I'm trying to do a lot os DIY's at home, to save some money and your videos are the best!!!

[@olivechopper]

Thanks Liz, that’s a lovely comment, I’m glad it’s been helping you out 😉 Kent

[@rubipratt4045]

Very helpful with all the details you provided. Thank you so much!

[@InspireDIY]

You are most welcome rubipratt 👍 thanks for the lovely comment. Kent

[@jungshi4843]

I ❤️ your work. From nagaland, India.

[@InspireDIY]

thank you Jung Shi, you are very kind. Kent

[@drkitty4020]

Wow, one tiny adjustment that you recommended and several years of aggravation fixed. Thanks!

[@InspireDIY]

That's awesome DrKitty, it's the small things in life huh! Kent

[@robd7703]

Thank you from Chicago. !

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks for the nice comment Rob. well done mate, Kent

[@TheSurfersteve]

Thanks for the tip👍 worked a treat on my corner cupboard after i had the same sagging issue. May I suggest you countersink your door handle screws to avoid the 2 scratches you seem to have from the handle screws rubbing on the door when closing😎

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Steve, that’s a great tip for those wanting to avoid this kind of damage, thanks mate! 👍Kent

[@eddybesselink6256]

Thank you so much! This was really helpful.

[@InspireDIY]

That's awesome Eddy, and thanks for letting me know mate. Kent

[@jonathanekwe1513]

Thank you so much 😊 Will try this today

[@InspireDIY]

How did you get on Jonathan? Success or swearing 🤭 Kent

[@wolfrider5618]

Thanks heaps, really helped.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey wolfrider (great name👌) I’m glad it helped mate, 👍Kent

[@andreronaldi959]

Thanks man for helping goods tips 👍

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Andre, you are welcome mate👍 Kent

[@bradroberts6447]

Thank you. Great help.

[@InspireDIY]

You are welcome Brad, I’m glad it helped mate👍 Kent

[@tanyan8458]

brilliant , thank you, really helpful video

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Tanya, thanks for the lovely comment, I’m glad it helped👍 Kent

[@anthonynguyen4599]

Very good information. Thank you

[@olivechopper]

Cheers Minh, you’re welcome 👍Kent

[@kevinkelly5923]

Thank you!! Massive help

[@InspireDIY]

Good on you Kevin, glad it helped mate 🤙Kent

[@plumboom92]

You need to countersink screws on lazy Suzanne door handle so it will not scratch other door. Great video on hinge adjustment.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Subota, you are right about that - those scratches look horrible huh! cheers, Kent

[@davidkinasevych8439]

Fantastic! Thank you!

[@InspireDIY]

Hey David, glad it helped mate👌 Kent

[@aRe_LoW]

thank you!!!

[@InspireDIY]

You’re welcome mate🤙 Kent

[@Fish-vq9kz]

Thanks this helped alot🤝🏻

[@InspireDIY]

Good on you Fish, I’m glad🤙 Kent

[@smvd3k]

THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@InspireDIY]

You are most welcome smvd3k! 👍Kent

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Outstanding

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks porkeatingInfidel🤙 ps. That’s a great name😂

[@steventwindley9862]

Swing both ways 😂 good one

[@InspireDIY]

Haha.. speaking your language bro!

[@metinklc3792]

Güzel bilgi çok sağol

[@InspireDIY]

You’re most welcome 👌Kent

[@mzj2998]

Thank you so much for this video. Was wondering what hinges are being used to connect the door cabinet doors to each other? I like these better than the ones I found. Do you have a description or a link for them? Thanks again for the great education

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Chris, sorry for the late reply bud - if you haven’t already sorted your hinges there are links in the description of this video. Where in the world are you and I’ll hook you up with the right ones? Cheers, Kent

[@mzj2998]

@@InspireDIY I actually found them and the job went well, thanks again for the tutorial!

[@Oreock04]

Hello 👋 i have a quick question...how can i fix the cabinet door of my lazy susan? The top corner of the door hits the outside of the cabinet and im not able to close it. Thank you in advance 😊

[@eltonwright2908]

Love this video - but doesn't tell me how to solve the door not closing fully - remains ajar unless I give it a little push to close it. Could it be worn hinges?

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Elton, your on the money mate👌 Can I suggest oversize screws too when you replace the hinges unless the original ones are tiptop. Best of luck. Kent

[@ssa53]

Hey Kent, great video, but my door is still out of line. It appears that the bottom hinge is out of adjustment, it won’t turn anymore. These cupboards are new, well three weeks since installation, is there any trick to get more adjustment. Cheers Steve

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Steve, that’s a tough one! Did you install the doors or a contractor?

[@stevesandeman4697]

@@InspireDIY contractor

[@chrismarks4442]

Hello sir. Very interesting information. Bright young man. So I have American Wood Works corner Lazy Susan bottom corner door. I have to push door number two by the knob to try and get it closed. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Chris, it’s really tricky without seeing it💁🏻‍♂️ is door2 hitting the cupboards next to it, or is the door hanging open rather than seating back flat?

[@chrismarks4442]

@@InspireDIY door to is just hanging open. When I push it to close all the way it pops back out. Thank you so much for getting back to me

[@InspireDIY]

It might be that the 2 cupboards are binding/pressed against each other when shut💁🏻‍♂️ have a play with the hinge adjustments one at a time, a smart bloke like you should nut it out👌 best of luck mate

[@chrismarks4442]

@@InspireDIY Ta my friend from your mate in the Carolina's.

[@AM-bk9ei]

Is there a guide or support hardware to help prevent sagging and worn hinges overtime? My doors are solid oak so the weight makes this a constant battle.

[@InspireDIY]

Not that I know of Andrew, I just figure that quality hinges will do the job🙂but even they don’t always huh💁🏻‍♂️. Maybe a ‘triplet hinge’ set up? These hardwood doors at home weigh a tonne too. Best of luck mate, let us know what you come up with. Kent

[@AM-bk9ei]

@@InspireDIY thank you

[@saranacca1747]

My second door is sagging a lot I'm not sure how to fix it Adjusting the hinges did not help Any ideas?

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Sara, If is can't be remedied by using the tips in the video then it may mean you have worn out or broken hinges.. they do fail from time to time. best of luck, Kent

[@petroflorence7962]

Bravo bro need to do do I do

[@InspireDIY]

Well done Petro ..good luck mate, Kent

[@83tripathysantosh]

Hi mate. What degree hinge is it ? 70 or 165 ?

[@olivechopper]

Hey mate, yeah the latter …I think it’s called 165 or 170 degree, there is a Blum catalogue in the description of this video for you to cross reference 👍Kent

[@nancyvaughn837]

How do i put them back on

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Nancy, check out this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHunmHyGgM54n8k hopefully it helps you out. Thanks, Kent

[@alexzion7636]

The doors same size?

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Alexzion, on this particular dual door, they are different sizes, I can't speak for all. Cheers, Kent

[@MrDonny27]

What size is big fold

[@InspireDIY]

Hey shoehead, I’m not sure what you are asking? There are hinge suggestions in the video description if that helps👍 Kent

[@keywindgem]

Piano hinge is the only way to go, especially when you have users that lean on doors while accessing items inside.

[@InspireDIY]

Yeah good point PJL. The downstairs kitchenette has a 'piano hinge' on the corner cupboard and it's never needed adjusting, I hope it stays that way because I don't know how to anyways! Cheers, Kent

[@mondo_burrito]

I hate these fucking hinges. My lazy susan cab door is always drooping from those center hinges. Thanks.

[@InspireDIY]

Yeah I agree mondo, always sagging 🙄 you’d be wealthy if you came up with a better design. Cheers, Kent

[@goldbrick2563]

This is the worst cabinet design ive ever come across. Why didnt they just do a classic lazy susan

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Goldbrick, I hear you mate.. it’s pretty impractical🤔 the lazy Susan has never been common in Australia and New Zealand for some reason.. maybe we are just slower down here! 😉Kent

[@goldbrick2563]

@@InspireDIY interesting, i live in the u.s. right now and have one of these in an apt i'm leasing lmao. Maybe the carpenters were australian. I'd never seen it before. I will not be using it at all, like i'm not going to ever open it because it is so appalling. I'll just have less storage space. Love your videos, new subscriber.

[@olivechopper]

Good stuff mate, I’ll make sure there is more dodgy Ozzy carpentry for your entertainment 😂

[@marie-helenedentremont2980]

Really helpful, thanks!

[@InspireDIY]

I’m glad it helped, thanks Marie 🤙Kent