Stop Dealing With Misaligned Cabinet Handles And Try One Smart Trick

The perfect piece of kitchen hardware can be what makes or breaks a space, tying in your color scheme or décor style in an easy yet effective way. If your cabinet handles have been looking a little misaligned from all that everyday wear and tear, it might be time to straighten them up. But before you call in the professionals, try using masking tape to create a simple guide for your drilling without needing to alter your cabinet facings. 

Masking tape allows you to visualize the orientation of your cabinet handles, helping you avoid those costly mistakes and from having to realign your handles in the future. You can simply drill straight through it and remove the tape later. And if you want to cover up the old hardware holes, you can either fill them in or add a backplate that can add a modern upgrade to those outdated fixtures. Not only does realigning your hardware bolster your aesthetic value, it can also be a practical way to finally tackle those pesky, hard to open cabinets. With only a few steps, you can easily transform your space into the kitchen of your dreams.

Realigning your kitchen hardware can be a simple process, but before you crack out your drill, it's important to prepare your cabinets and handles. Start by removing any crooked hardware around your kitchen. If you've decided to cover the old holes in your cabinet, you can go ahead and fill them in. For this step, you'll want to measure out the proper handle placement. As a typical rule of thumb, handles should be about 2 inches off the top and sides of your cabinet. Feel free to place a piece of masking tape about the length of your hardware in the position that you think works best with your space. Measure out the holes for your hardware and mark the tape with your pencil.

This is where you'll need a level to ensure that your handles are flat and even with one another. Once you've ensured that all of your preparation is finished, you can finally get to the fun part: drilling your holes. Simply place the drill bit over the masking tape where you have marked your preferred placement and apply downward pressure as you drill. You want to ensure that you are neatly drilling holes in your cabinet hardware, as this will keep it from looking wonky. Once the new holes are made, you can reapply your old hardware or pop on a fresh new set. Just like that you've taken those kitchen eyesores and fixed them up yourself.