How to Fix a Wobbling Living Room Table

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Introduction

Owning a small living room table that wobbles can quickly become frustrating and even cause damage to items placed on it. Problems like tipped-over decorations, disorganized shelves, or broken valuables are common when a table isn't stable. To fix this issue, these step-by-step instructions will show you how to repair a small living room table and restore it to its proper condition.

Before you begin, check all four legs of the table to identify which ones need repair. You may need to repeat the process for more than one leg if necessary.

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Step 1 How to Fix a Wobbling Living Room Table

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Flip the table over and place it on top of the shelf.

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Step 2

Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the screws from the table leg.
Twist the screwdriver to the left (counterclockwise) to loosen the screw.

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Step 3

Remove the cap from the wood glue.
Use scissors to cut open the tip so the glue is able to be squeezed out.

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Step 4

Gently squeeze the wood glue into the screw holes.

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Step 5

Carefully place the leg back into its original position.

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Step 6

Put all the screws back into their original holes. Then use the Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten each screw.
For the back section, use a drill if the screw won't go in with the screwdriver.

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Place the table in a safe location and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
After the time has passed, flip the table back onto its legs and gently shake it to make sure the glue has set.