Furniture Assembly Hacks: Assemble Flat-Pack Items Without Frustration

Opening a flat-pack furniture box from IKEA, Wayfair, or Structube and seeing 300 hardware pieces and diagram instruction booklets can feel daunting. Here are 4 pro tips to cut your assembly time in half:

1. Clear Floor Space & Lay Down Cardboard: Protect your flooring and furniture veneer from scratches.
2. Sort Hardware into Containers First: Group cam locks, wooden dowels, and screws before driving a single fastener.
3. Don't Fully Tighten Until Squared: Keep screws at 80% tightness until the full frame is assembled, then tighten completely.
4. Use a Low-Torque Cordless Drill: Saves hands from cramps compared to tiny included L-keys. Set clutch low (setting 3 to 5) so wood threads don't strip.

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