How to Fix a Wobbly Armoire

An armoire is a sturdy piece of furniture that traditionally holds both folded clothing and clothing hung on hangers. It is a handy piece of furniture to have, especially in a house with few closets, but over time, your armoire may start to wobble. The wobbliness may be due to a change in the wood from humidity or from an uneven floor. A wobbly armoire is fixable with wooden shims.

Things You'll Need

• Wooden shims
• Utility knife
• Flat-head screwdriver (optional)

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Rock the armoire carefully to discover which leg is slightly shorter than the others.

   • 2

     Slide a wooden shim, narrow point first, underneath the shortest leg until it cannot slide in any farther.

   • 3

     Score the shim deeply with a utility knife, creating a horizontal line flush against the foot.

   • 4

     Snap the excess wood off with your fingers. You may also use a fla-thead screwdriver to pry the excess up and snap it.