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Section 9 | Home Care & Maintenance CABINETS AND VANITIES Problem Cabinet door does not close properly. Cabinet door bangs when closing. Cabinet drawer sticks. Cabinet finish is dull. Countertop chipped or damaged. Scratches or chips in Formica countertop. Gaps in caulking at miters and around sink. Rust stains. Potential Cause Door hinge is out of adjustment. Missing cabinet door bumper pads. Drawer glides out of alignment or debris in track. Cabinet is dirty. Accidents. Accidents. Shrinkage of caulk and seam filler. Marks from metal cans or steel wool. Potential Solution Adjust hinges. Install new bumper pads. Realign track. Check for debris. Spray with silicone. Clean with soap and water. Use mild furniture polish. Call for professional repair. Call for professional repair Re-caulk or add seam filler. Apply rust remover per manufacturer’s instructions. Potential Solution Re-nail with deck nail or re-screw. Sand or plane edges smooth. Apply penetrating oil finish. Periodically use deck cleaner or bleach solution. Adjustable shelves not at desired height. Shelf clips in wrong position. Remove shelf one side at a time. Move clips to desired position. Reset shelf. Carousel not swinging freely. Out of adjustment. Loosen black set screw at bottom. Turn dial on shaft counterclockwise to raise, clockwise to lower. DECKS AND WOODEN PORCH Problem Nails or screws coming loose. Wood splintering. Cracking, drying, or change of wood color. Dark discoloration of deck. Potential Cause Expansion and contraction of wood. Normal due to weathering. Low moisture or excessive sunlight. Mildew. Edition July 2019 | 83