You know the one thing your home can't have too much of? If you guessed cabinets, you'd be correct! Cabinets come second only to the garage in terms of how much stuff we place in them. From kitchen utensils, to tools, to personal items, kitchen cabinets are designed to take on — and take in — everything your life can throw at it.

That said, a crooked cabinet door isn't worth very much. Not only does it look unattractive, but it could also end up being a danger to your home. If you're experiencing this, you need to adjust your cabinet door hinges as soon as possible so your cabinet can be placed back in working order again.

Ready to learn how to adjust cabinet doors? This article tells you all that you need to know. Read on to find out more!

Tighten up the Cabinet Screws

Oftentimes, the simplest solution comes in the form of tightening the hinge screws. Over time and use, hinge screws can become loosened from repeated opening and closing. The problem of how to adjust your hinges can be solved by tightening the locking screw (the one furthest to the right on the hinge).

Usually, this is enough to fix a loose cabinet door> However, if the problem persists, tighten the rest of the screws to secure the hinge back to the cabinet.

Left and Right Hinge Adjustments

For cabinet doors that are left or right of center, you need to do what's known as a side adjustment. This involves locating the side adjustment screw, which is located on the hinge plater closest to the door.

Using a screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise if you want to move it towards the hinge. To move it away from the hinge, turn it counterclockwise. Continue turning in the proper direction until the door is aligned.

Up and Down Hinge Adjustments

It's a strange sight when one door is at a different height than the others. If your cabinet door is higher or lower than it should be, you need to locate the vertical adjustment screw.

Usually, cabinet doors come with a "cam" action screw that makes them easy to adjust. Turn it clockwise to raise the door and counterclockwise to lower it until it fits flush with your cabinet dimensions.

For doors without a cam screw, just loosen the plate adjustment screw, adjust the door's height, and retighten.

Adjust Your Cabinet Door Hinges Today

Now that you know how to adjust the cabinet door hinges in your home, you should be able to get them back in working order in no time. However, if you think your cabinet is too far gone to fix up, you need to find a way to get a new one. We can take care of that problem.

Silver Lake Cabinetry has been designing spectacular furniture for years and is a leader in the industry. We offer plenty of cabinet options for every room in the home, including the kitchen, living room, and bathroom. We also do custom cabinet designs and installation, so we stay with the job from start to finish.

Check out the rest of our site to see what we have, and reach out to us when you're ready for your cabinet. Let's make your home the living space you've dreamed of!