2007-04-01 15:09:53 · 9 answers · asked by LESLIE P 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If they used to close by themselves they started with self-closing hinges (spring loaded ones that complete the closing action when the door is given a push). Those hinges might need replacement (spring mechanism is worn out).
If they never were self-closing you can buy the same hinges as self-closers and replace the yourself for a few bucks a pair.
2007-04-01 15:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want this to look like an amateur repair, go ahead and use velcro and magnets. If you want to do this correctly, the hinge is the likely culprit.
If it isn't a self-closing hinge, the hinge itself may just need to be readjusted. Check to see if the screws have come loose, allowing the fastener plates on the hinge to move a little bit. If that's the case, you'll just need to tighten them.
A lot of cabinets are built out of particle board, and unlike real wood, there just isn't any "bite" in it. If you have that kind of cabinet, you may just need to take the hinge out, fill the holes with wood putty, wait for it to cure, and then hang it again. If you have hinges that can't be seen when the door is closed, just move the hinge up/down a half-inch or so. I hope that helps.
2007-04-01 23:47:09 · answer #2 · answered by DA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most inexpensive thing would be to get some child safety latches from the baby department from Wal- mart or the Home Depot. They will take some getting used to because you have to depress the latch to open the door, but replacing cabinet doors is expensive. Good Luck.
2007-04-01 22:18:10 · answer #3 · answered by act as if 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
W D 40 those hinges and put small round pieces of Velcro to hold
2007-04-01 22:17:26 · answer #4 · answered by Sparkles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to any lumber yard etc and purchase small magnets that are made for this problem. they are attached to the door and inside of the cabinet face.
2007-04-01 22:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by docrevescom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can put a magnet on the stile of your cabinet and a small piece of metal on the door
2007-04-01 22:21:20 · answer #6 · answered by doogie006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your cabinets are no longer "plumb" to the wall! you can try removing the kick boards at the bottom and tapping in some shims to raise the front,, use a level to see if you make any improvements!!
2007-04-01 23:06:24 · answer #7 · answered by fuzzykjun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy some new latches-- they are simple to install-- get the kind that are a magnet on on side and a metal strip that gets screwed on the other-- good as new
2007-04-01 22:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by Connie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A QUICK FIX WOULD BE VELCRO BUT IT SEEMS SOMETHING IS CROOKED COULD BE MAJOR PROBLEM LIKE COMING LOOSE FROM WALL CHECK IT OUT BUT VELCRO WOULD HELP KEEP THEM CLOSED
2007-04-01 22:13:54 · answer #9 · answered by wkdwchofwest 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋