6. Troubleshooting Common Construction Issues

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Even with careful planning, minor issues can arise. Here’s how to address them.

1. Dividers Are Not Perfectly Parallel

Use a spacer block (a piece of wood cut to your exact slot width) to position each divider as you install it. This guarantees uniform spacing.

2. Screws Splitting the Wood

This is caused by not pre-drilling pilot holes. Always drill a pilot hole slightly smaller than the screw's core diameter, especially near the ends of boards.

3. Organizer Rocks on an Uneven Surface

If your floor or counter isn't perfectly level, the organizer may rock. Adjustable furniture glides or felt pads of varying thicknesses on the bottom corners can stabilize it.

4. Racks Fit Too Tightly or Too Loosely

This is a planning issue. For future projects, always do a test fit with a scrap piece of wood before final assembly. For an existing organizer that's too tight, carefully sand down the dividers slightly.

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