If you're on a strict budget, side mount slides can be more cost-effective. The undermount installation process can also be more complex, which means you may need to pay to hire an expert carpenter.

This is how wide each of your side-mounted drawer slides should be. If you're using undermount or center-mount slides, you'll need to check the vertical gap between the drawer boxes instead.

Installing side mount drawer slides into an existing cabinet is a bit of a challenge. Follow these steps to make the job a bit easier.Step 1: Measure the width of the drawer and the cabinet ...