How to Reinforce Cabinet Legs

Reinforcing cabinet legs is a simple process that will ensure your cabinet remains sturdy over time. You only need a few household tools and a couple of brackets to do this task.

Step 1 - Assess the Situation

If the legs on your cabinet are just a little wobbly, you can more than likely just use wood glue to get them back in place again. It won't hurt to add the brackets, but many people don't like adding materials to furniture if it isn't necessary as it can diminish the value.

Step 2 - Remove the Legs

Flip the cabinet over so the legs are facing up. Remove the legs from the cabinet. If the hardware used doesn't look damaged, you can hold on to this to reuse. 

Step 3 - Fill In Holes

If the cabinet legs are attached with brackets already, check the existing holes. Often the holes will increase in size over time, and cause the brackets to become loose. You can fix this by filling in the holes with wood glue and just creating new ones.

Step 4 - Install the Brackets

Use the drill and wood screws to install the new brackets. Check to ensure the legs are in place tightly before you flip the cabinet back over for use again.