I have a set of cupboards with shelves that adjust in height, by means of moving pins that hold up the shelves to different holes:
Unfortunately, for some reason, whoever made the cupboards didn't put in enough holes. Thus: is it possible to drill another row?
The problems I see are:
- drilling the proper depth (in particular, not punching through – the other side is exposed, and it's a rental)
- placing the holes with sufficient precision that the shelf is level and doesn't wobble
Is this a DIY job? If so, how do I do it?
Best Answer
Do you need more shelves, or do you just need one of the existing shelves to be at a different height?
If it's the latter, it may be easier for you to add some supports underneath one of the existing shelves like this:
The supports should run the depth of the cabinet, and you can attach them with command strips or double-sided tape. Be careful removing them because shelves are often covered with paper that's printed to look like wood.
If you need more shelves, it may be better for you to build a new shelf using the same idea, but have the new shelf resting on one of the existing ones. You'd lose a little bit of space on the lower shelf, but you'd avoid the risk of breaking your rental agreement and/or losing your deposit. You'd also need to be careful not to overload the lower shelf or the whole thing could come down.