How Do You Make Cabinet Doors Open Wider?
If your cabinet doors don’t open as wide as you would prefer, you can make adjustments. It’s a simple job that involves replacing old hinges with ones that will bend backward when opened, allowing them to swing open more than just 90 degrees. Measure the hinges that are holding your cabinet doors in place. You want to make sure the new hinges you purchase are able to easily replace the old ones. Purchase new hinges that have a spring installed that allow them to open wider than 90 degrees. If you cannot find these hinges at your local hardware store, ask a sales associate where you can find them. Remove the old hinges from your cabinets. Unscrew the hinges and remove them from the cabinets and the cabinet doors. Install the first part of your new hinge on your cabinet with the screws provided. Most likely, you will be able to use the same screw holes as before because you purchased a new hinge that was the same size. Place the last part of the hinge into the cabinet door. Use the hinge
