rose222•6mo ago

Ignoring seasonal expansion left my drawer fronts tight.

I made them flush in humid weather, and they swelled shut when it dried out. Now I leave a tiny gap for peace of mind.

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leo_lopez6mo ago

Yo that's such a real lesson to learn the hard way. People forget even plywood or MDF edges can suck up moisture and change size a tiny bit. Your tiny gap fix is smart, it's basically giving the wood permission to breathe without throwing a fit.

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abby_rivera6mo ago

Hey @leo_lopez, but does that tiny bit of swelling actually mess anything up in practice? Most stuff is in climate controlled homes anyway, so the change has gotta be super small. Seems like worrying over maybe a credit card's thickness of movement, if that.

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the_jenny4mo ago

Doesn't the humidity change a lot just opening doors though?

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