Cabinet drawers are designed to open and close with ease because of the metal glides, the mechanism installed along the sides of the drawer. We take that easy operation for granted until the drawer gets stuck, either from something in the path of the glides or the glides getting off track, breaking or sagging. That’s when new drawer glides are needed.
If you’re a handy homeowner (or aspire to be) with basic carpentry tools, this is a good first-time project. You can remove the broken or misaligned drawer glides and replace them with new ones for $40 saving 70%. A handyman will charge $135, which includes labor and material to make the fix. You will need a measuring tape, a screwdriver, drill and bits, and a carpenter’s level….