April 2020

DIY Guide to Best Heavy Duty Drawer Slides (2021 Review)

January 17, 2021April 7, 2020 by Eric T (Chief Editor)

Looking for heavy duty drawer slides for your next project? Not sure if that means a 100, 250 or 500-pound slide? In this article we’ll help you understand the variety of slides and what might be best for your project. Heavy duty drawer slides are expensive. And they have non-standard side clearances (typically .75″) that almost always require purchasing them first. In this article we’ll help you: Understand the variety of slides and weight ranges available Find features like locking …

DIY Guide: How to Measure Drawer Slides in 5 Simple Steps

January 17, 2021April 4, 2020 by Eric T (Chief Editor)

Understanding how to measure drawer slides is the first step to ensuring a proper installation. And is a must before building drawers or replacing slides. The good news is measuring for drawer slides is relatively straight forward. But the bad news is there are a wide variety of drawer slides, countless manufacturers and some basic cabinet (or furniture) considerations to consider. Plus, learning how to measure for drawer slides isn’t just the length but also understanding the width and height. …