3. Easy Slides for Drawers
Estimated Cost: $1–$2*
Goal: Reduce wear and effort by ensuring smooth operation of hardwood drawer slides.
It can be annoying to battle a resistant drawer, but there’s a simple solution: Vaseline. Your drawers’ tracks and slides can move much more smoothly if you apply a thin coat of Vaseline to them. Whether it’s a clinging office drawer or an aged hardwood dresser.
Easy Drawer Slides © Shutterstock/Bilanol
Vaseline functions as a basic lubricant, lowering friction and facilitating simple drawer opening and closing. This tip not only helps protect the furniture from damage, but it also saves you the aggravation of a stuck drawer.