How to adjust kitchen cabinet doors that won’t close

I'll show you how to adjust your kitchen cabinet hinges, if your doors aren’t lining up, if they won’t close properly or you are installing new hinges, here is a 4 minute video showing you how to make adjustments and get your kitchen cupboards closing right.
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Adjusting kitchen cabinet hinges is a pretty common maintenance task, and once you now how it's quick and easy to do, and it improves the look of your kitchen!
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[@kanksha9050]

✨Thankfully I found this video after spending several frustrating hours trying to adjust 2 newly installed hinges on a bi-fold kitchen cabinet door. After all my searching, this IS definitely the BEST video! Thank you so much for posting. Your explanations, tips and demonstrations were so clear, concise and easy to follow. I am feeling very accomplished with my DIY, and the door is now positioned perfectly. ✨

[@InspireDIY]

That’s awesome Kanksha, well done! …and thanks for letting me know it was helpful 🤙 Kent

[@sheet3335]

I never thought I'd be searching this vid in my young age to fix my cabinets lol. Thank you very much! Now I only need a screw driver. This video made me realized that basic tools are must have in a household

[@InspireDIY]

Hey /sheet, yeah for sure, a few basic tools keeps us outa trouble, I do love buying a new tool for every project though = unhealthy obsession 😂 cheers mate, Kent

[@ellelephant]

Wrong hinges

[@franhenry1719]

Best hinge adjustment video available!

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Fran, that’s very kind of you, thanks for the lovely comment - glad it helped👍Kent

[@engine2truck6]

I’m a fan of the way you present!

[@philipplatcow237]

Fantastically helpful video. I would have ripped the door off the cabinet if I had not first watched this video. Door fixed in about 5 minutes! Thanks a lot!

[@InspireDIY]

Good on you Philip👌 I’m glad it helped mate. Kent

[@talatuk]

Best video on hinge adjustment so far.

[@rs_99_]

Best video on cabinet door adjustment... Straight to the point, clear and comprehensive. Thankyou!!

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Rs, that’s very kind of you to say ..thank you🙂 Kent

[@sharpcheddar7305]

Perfect. Clear and concise description and demonstration. No messing about. Subscribed!

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks Sharp Cheddar🤙 great to have you join me mate, Kent

[@tlubos]

All adjustments necessary, so glad I found this video, thank you!

[@InspireDIY]

You’re very welcome Tomas, I’m glad it helped👍 Kent

[@ken2633]

THANK YOU!! I followed your instructions to replace and aligned my kitchen cabinet door hinges successfully. Wifey is happy 😁🤗👍🙏

[@InspireDIY]

Well don Ken, thats awesome! thanks for letting me know😉 Kent

[@gwp5066]

OMG. Thank you Thank you. What you did at 3.45 minutes is just what I needed to know. Now the cabinet door closes properly. We all needed to know this.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey that’s awesome, thanks for letting me know GWP, 👍Kent

[@LiamGower]

Just used this to fix an under-sink storage cabinet I bought! I’m new to DIY so this was such a great video to teach me some tips!! Thank you

[@InspireDIY]

You are very welcome Liam, Thanks for the comment and good luck with your project 👍 Kent

[@shirleymatlock]

Excellent - properly adjusted all my kitchen cabinet doors - thanks!

[@InspireDIY]

That's awesome Shirley, thanks for the comment, I'm glad it helped! 👍Kent

[@blankcanvas7417]

I've watched so many and each one has left me more confused, best video I've come across so easy to follow! Going to try this again tomorrow for the 10th time, feeling optimistic after watching this

[@InspireDIY]

Oh thanks Blank Canvas, that’s a lovely comment to make🤙 best of luck, Kent

[@elizabethcockerill6206]

Thank you from Canada, for a simple-to-follow tutorial. 👍

[@InspireDIY]

You are very welcome Elizabeth,. I'm glad it helped👍 Kent

[@indraniin0509]

Thank you ! Simple explanations direct to the point, easy to understand. First video in the search for my problem and I got the right one.

[@InspireDIY]

Glad it helped Indrani, thanks for the nice comment 🙂 Kent

[@johnkirtley5126]

Excellent. You have covered every problem most of us have over time. 👍 Good teacher . Clear calm and uncomplicated. I’ve subscribed. Look forward to watching and learning from all your links. Many thanks.

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks for that compliment John, you are very kind to give your time and such a warm review. Good to have you on board👍😊 Kent

[@geraldineamora6963]

@@InspireDIY Hi, just subscribed your channel, pls can you do a video about how to removed the hinges from being screwed... same this cabinet hinges your using as sample, pls. thank you

[@jeanetteb2347]

Totally repaired my three kitchen closetdoors in minutes!! Thanks!

[@InspireDIY]

What a champ you are Jeanette! well done mate 👌Kent

[@tamilarasanpichaikannu7384]

Simple, clear explanation and demo. Thank you 👍😊

[@InspireDIY]

You're welcome Tamilarasan, I'm glad it helped 👍 Kent

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[@mgprewett]

Clear and slow speech - not rushed. Excellent.

[@InspireDIY]

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[@Brdstfff]

Thank you so much for this! I could never figure out how these hinges work. After watching your video, I understand them completely and can adjust them easily.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Brdstfff, that’s awesome, I’m glad it helped 🤙 Kent

[@davidwatkin8842]

Thanks for posting a simple straight forward guide.

[@InspireDIY]

You are very welcome David, which adjustment did you use?? Kent

[@anilsharma123-45]

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[@InspireDIY]

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[@micbyte]

Excellent exactly what I needed with a glass door book case I was blanking so I am grateful to find your Video! Cheers!

[@InspireDIY]

well done Michelle, hope it goes well. Kent

[@rebeccaherrera7850]

Thank you! This is the video that has helped me the most! Really appreciate your help.

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks Rebecca, that's nice feedback, Kent

[@AliveNotDeadmund]

Thanks, mate! Breaking it down like that was really helpful.

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks for the feedback Edmund - appreciate it 👌, glad it helped. Kent

[@furrdog31]

Thanks! This video was helpful! Now I have a good idea on what I need to do. It also helps that you're easy on the eyes when watching the video!

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks furrdog31, I'm glad it helped 👍 Kent

[@warrenzingel6143]

Excellent video thank you. Clear explanations for each type of adjustment, spot on!

[@InspireDIY]

Cheers Warren, lovely comment mate - thanks🤙 Kent

[@andrewlyon9292]

Omg thank you so much for this video. I had a cabinet that hung for years and now I’ve fixed it!!

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Andrew, we’ll done mate, and thanks for letting me know it helped🤙Kent

[@christopherjustice4233]

Thanks, you helped me clear in the USA! I appreciated the concise presentation, Thanks.

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks for the feedback Christopher, I'm glad it helped you out🤙 Kent

[@osmanyusuf9567]

Excellent video. Covers what others don't. Thank you.

[@InspireDIY]

Glad it was helpful👍 Kent

[@melodypoage6067]

Thank you for the clear and concise instructions! Made the adjustments and now my cupboard door is closing. 😊

[@InspireDIY]

Glad it helped Melody, add that to your DIY knowledge bank👌. Cheers, Kent

[@debracarter7290]

I’m so glad to see this! I really struggle with these hinges and can never get them right. Thanks so much!

[@InspireDIY]

Hey that’s awesome Debra, I’m glad this video helped - sometimes a demonstration is all we need.. cheers for letting me know👍Kent

[@johnfaulkner6776]

A perfect video- clear concise- job done ! Thanks!

[@InspireDIY]

Hey John, very kind words mate, thanks for commenting. 👍Kent

[@paulas7308]

Perfect video as I have these issues on 2 kitchen cabinet doors... Thank you for a straightforward explanation!

[@olivechopper]

Well I’m glad it helped you out Paula, well done. Kent

[@stevenxu3931]

this is the best video about how to adjust kitchen cabinet doors. It's concise and get the points. thank you!

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks Steven, very kind! Kent

[@simonroberts460]

Brilliant video - so helpful and instructive. Sorted my non-closing hinges in a matter of minutes and got the door straightened

[@InspireDIY]

Well done Simon, I’m glad it helped mate 🤙Kent

[@winip9261]

What a tremendously helpful video - concise and detailed at the same time. Thank you so much.

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks for the lovely comment Winip😉 very kind. Kent

[@cammiquinton2166]

Thanks! I had a door on my IKEA Billy cabinet that wouldn’t shut flush with the other. Watched your video, made the adjustment, and it’s now perfect. Took me maybe 60 seconds, tops! Thanks again!!

[@InspireDIY]

That’s awesome cammi, we’ll done mate🤙 Kent

[@michaelpham2221]

Very useful information and clearly presented. Thanks for the video.

[@InspireDIY]

You are welcome Michael. Thanks for leaving a lovely comment 👍 Kent

[@nancimoll9901]

Fantastic explanation! And so calm! Made me feel like I could do this. Those screws have always baffled. Thanks

[@InspireDIY]

Thank you Nanci, lovely comment 😊 cheers, Kent

[@RememberToLove]

Hey thanks brother, what a great video! I loved how you went through every possible scenario, step by step. Subscribed for future fixing! Kind regards

[@InspireDIY]

What a lovely comment, you’re very kind 🙂Kent

[@lorrainecaldwell8450]

That was clear and easy. I've got 2 kitchen doors sitting off line, so I now know how to fix them.

[@InspireDIY]

That’s awesome Lorraine, thanks for the lovely comment! let us know how you get on🤙 Kent

[@EisteeMango]

Thanks dude even though I overtightened and fucked up my screws also lost one for the hinges this still was enough to make it work on my first cupboard ! Really easy to understand and well made video that even novices can understand.

[@InspireDIY]

ahh well done Eistee, who needs all the screws right? good on ya mate, Kent

[@nazarniazi5502]

Thank you so much, you solved my problem with kitchen cabinets I had. you are awesome and way of explaining is very professional.

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks Naz. Appreciate the lovely comment🤙 Kent

[@nasseral-fannah30]

Clear, easy, and to the point. And that next size up screw tip is a life saver. Many thanks, mate.

[@InspireDIY]

Oh that's a great response Nasser, thanks! makes it all worthwhile knowing it helped you out. Good stuff👍 Kent

[@InspireDIY]

Am curious.. which hinge adjustment where you searching for/needing??

[@nasseral-fannah30]

@@InspireDIY @Inspire DIY well my cabinet doors would not shut (bounce back). So, that is sorted now thanks to your video. The bonus was I also learned how overcome the problem of screws spinning without tightening. Most people don't know how to deliver information in a concise and clear manner like you do. Hats off to you, sir.

[@InspireDIY]

Cheers Nasser. It's all a learning curve for me to, glad it helped - well done mate 👍. Kent

[@Rayblondie]

Wow that is amazing. I have been trying to figure this out for years and not until I came here did the answer come. Thanks from the UK.

[@InspireDIY]

Well done Rayblondie, glad I could help you out👌 cheers, Kent

[@WanderLust-Wonders]

That's the best explaination yet. Thank you.

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks so much for the nice comment Lorna, I appreciate it. 👍 Kent

[@ML-xi2rt]

THANKYOU! I was not sure why my cabinet door was not closing fully you saved my sanity!

[@InspireDIY]

Sanity still intact, well done mate👍 Kent

[@shaniagough7841]

THANK YOU!! Just installed ikea kallax doors & one wasn’t fully closing, it was popping back open a little bit, took 2 seconds to adjust it after watching this video & now the door is perfectly seated 😊

[@InspireDIY]

Well done Shania, chalk that up to win! cheers, Kent

[@greglincoln1069]

Top advice extremely well presented. Kiwi too! Cheers, Cuz!

[@InspireDIY]

Hey cuz, that kiwi accent is unmistakable huh! thanks for kind comment Greg, Kent

[@gnanegnanendran2705]

Many thanks for your easy to follow instructions with pictures.

[@InspireDIY]

You’re welcome 🤙 Kent

[@janetstuart238]

Just what I was looking for !!! Thank-you!

[@InspireDIY]

That’s awesome Janet, best of luck 👍 Kent

[@katylowe3504]

Useful and I like your calm demeanor.

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks Katy, you’re very kind 🙂 Kent

[@rel375]

Very clear and very helpful. Thank you so much Sir.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Amadeus, you are very welcome mate🤙 Kent

[@julianhead3856]

I want to add that his voice is quite relaxing and very clear compared to the often hyper type of narrator. Great filming inside the cabinet too. :)

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks for the lovely comment Julian, you’re very kind 🤩 Kent

[@NAN-CAN]

Thank you for explaining it very clearly

[@InspireDIY]

You’re welcome Nancy👍 cheers, Kent

[@bhupenamin2950]

Thanks a lot for explaining in very easy steps.

[@InspireDIY]

you are most welcome, Kent

[@derekfreeman5642]

Thank you. Most enlightening and your advice worked. I thought the cabinet needed new soft close hinges.

[@InspireDIY]

Glad it helped Derek. Cheers👍Kent

[@imsainiuk6410]

Very informative and usefull video. Very nice. I am facing a problem from yesterday wid my wardrobe door. Now its fixed after watched your video. Thanks 👍

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Imsainiuk, that’s great👍I’m glad it helped you out. Kent

[@khaleesid5285]

Thank you you're the only person I found to help me.. Mine were wardrobe doors though All fixed and perfect now thank you.❤

[@InspireDIY]

That’s awesome, i’m glad it helped you out😉Kent

[@scottwatson8834]

worked first time! Thank you

[@InspireDIY]

Well done scott🤙 good job

[@budway1942]

Wonderful info..many thanks Aussie.

[@InspireDIY]

Lovely comment😉 thanks budway. Kent

[@johnsblade]

40 years old!! New skill learned today… nice one 👌👍

[@InspireDIY]

Good on ya John🤙 thanks mate. Kent

[@TickitTaskit]

another great video- perfectly explained and demonstrated!

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks Christopher, that’s very kind mate🤙 appreciate it. Kent

[@tomjojo849]

excellent description of hinge adjustments. 👍

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks Tom, I hope it helped mate🤙 Kent

[@martyhoenisch3582]

Thank you very much for taking the time to plan and make this video.

[@InspireDIY]

You are welcome Marty, thanks for the comment, I hope the video helped. Kent

[@martyhoenisch3582]

@@InspireDIY I still couldn't get the door to close. It sticks out about 4 inches, A freind and handyman I called came over and said the brackets are bent, Bummer.

[@rndyh77]

So easy. I love this guy!

[@InspireDIY]

Haha thanks FunctionForm, that's very kind of you to say😊. Your comments are welcome anytime if they are all this good😂 Kent

[@Pigpoggot]

This is a great tutorial! I have a carousel cabinet door that wouldn't close at the bottom but would at the top. Tried to ignore it but couldn't. Although this vid doesn't cover the issue I had, it gave great insight on adjusting hinges to be able to fix it. Thanks for your help 👊

[@InspireDIY]

Well done Pigpoggot👌 good on you, Kent

[@lilacjay]

very helpful, many thanks! Im a new subscriber too. Cant wait to try out some of your hints and top tips.

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks Jane, that’s very kind🙂 great to have you on board. Kent

[@godfreyverdade2324]

Thank you So Much…I just finished painting Cabinets and alignment issues when installing them back. Much Thanks I’ve subscribed

[@InspireDIY]

Oh good stuff Godfrey, great to have you on board🤙Kent

[@SSS1785]

#4 Just saved my day. Thanks.

[@InspireDIY]

That's awesome.. it's so easy and it makes a difference hey! Well done😊

[@jenniferketchum2899]

Thank you so much very helpful and useful information😃👍

[@InspireDIY]

You’re welcome Jennifer, glad it helped! Thanks for the lovely comment 👍Kent

[@janflieler7491]

great job. going to try some adjusting this wknd.

[@InspireDIY]

Good on you Jan, let us know how you get on👍 Kent

[@andrewjackson4422]

This video solved my problem. Thank you

[@InspireDIY]

That's awesome, cheers for letting me know Andrew, Kent

[@gregmur8110]

Great video! Much appreciated!

[@InspireDIY]

Cheers Greg. Kent

[@michellewood9646]

Awesome video thanks just what I needed

[@InspireDIY]

Glad it helped Michelle, 👍Kent

[@user-rj8eq4bw5t]

Thank you. This video helped me to adjust my ktichen cabinet door that would not close

[@olivechopper]

Well done Aida, I’m glad it helped mate🤙 Kent

[@vicjs216]

Great video. Would like to add that very often if the door is located next to a sink it will often fail to close because of corrosion of the hinge pivot points and spring. Check your other doors and see how much tension they close with. The problem hinges should have about the same amount of force as the others. If they don't, take the door off and spray the the pivot points and springs with wd 40 or electrical contact cleaner. Work the hinges back and forth until they easily snap open and shut. Should be good for another 10 years.

[@InspireDIY]

That’s an awesome tip Vic. Well done mate, thanks for sharing it👌Kent

[@iESCAP1SM]

This seems to be my exact problem. Extending the hinges outwards as suggested in the video didn’t do the trick, and the problematic door is beneath the sink. I’ll try this next. Cheers to the both of you. Update edit: Sort of right. When I removed the door to inspect the hinges and flicked them a couple times it turned out a small part was coming loose at one of them, which prevented the shut. I removed the small part and increased the pressure of the upper hinge to compensate and it shuts again.

[@Nna-kv9wd]

I don’t do any kind of fixing or renovating but this helped so much and for that sir you have gained a sub

[@InspireDIY]

God stuff Jeremy, great to have you on board👍 Kent

[@vibeflyer]

Nice simple instructions, really good thanks

[@InspireDIY]

Cheers Vibeflyer, glad it helped 👍 Kent

[@tinchote]

Thanks so much. I was stumped with #4.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Tinchote, that’s cool… glad it helped👍Kent

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Thanks for this great video!

[@InspireDIY]

You are very welcome, thanks for the nice comment🙂🤙Kent

[@karennotkaren5922]

It took me a minute to get it but they are all fixed now. Thank you!

[@InspireDIY]

That's a win Karen! no-one was timing you, well done mate. Kent

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great video this is exactly what I was looking for.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey, that’s awesome Maureen, I glad it helped👍Kent

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Excellent video. many thanks

[@InspireDIY]

You’re welcome mate👍Kent

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What I was looking for thanks 👍🙏👏👏👏

[@InspireDIY]

That’s awesome Hopidi… glad it helped mate👍 Kent

[@JohnOfChernarus]

Thanks this really helped with ikea stuff

[@olivechopper]

Hey John, yeah I agree - the same techniques works for most🤙 cheers mate. Kent

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Excellent. Clear no waffle.

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks for the lovely comment Brian 🤙Kent

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Excellent video!

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks for the lovely comment mate🤙 Kent

[@andrewvaughan5686]

well that was a lot easier than I thought it would be, cheers nice one

[@InspireDIY]

Hey you're welcome Andrew, glad it helped mate👍 Kent

[@rubypereira7212]

Very helpful thanks man

[@InspireDIY]

You’re welcome Ruby🤙 cheers, Kent

[@dannimarchi2149]

Thank you! This saved my ikea kallax doors!!!

[@InspireDIY]

Oh that’s awesome Danni, thanks for letting us know👍 Kent

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Wonderful video. Thanks

[@InspireDIY]

Ahh that’s a lovely comment mate, thank you Roop 🙏 Kent

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Worked. Thanks 👍

[@InspireDIY]

Good stuff YY L, and thanks for letting me know mate🤙Kent

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Thanks buddy this helps, cheers 🍻

[@InspireDIY]

You’re welcome Sal, I’m glad it helped mate🤙 Kent

[@anaasghar9007]

Thank you so much, my doors don’t close and you have explained what to do beautifully

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks for that feedback Ana.. I'm glad it helped 👍 Kent

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[@InspireDIY]

Oh, thanks so much Koi, very kind 😊 Kent

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Oh thank you dee, that’s a lovely thing to say 😊 Kent