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How do I move the cabinet in the gallery?

  • 1 of 11: This is the same cabinet you saw in your dream.  When you try to pull out the cabinet, Michael says it's too heavy to move.
  • 2 of 11: Perhaps you can think of a way to make it easier too move.
  • 3 of 11: Go into a close-up of the base of the cabinet.  You should notice a panel that runs across the bottom of the cabinet.
  • 4 of 11: See if you can think of a way to pry the panel off.
  • 5 of 11: You'll need something thin and sharp.
  • 6 of 11: Use the knife.
  • 7 of 11: When you pry off the panel, you expose some wheels at the front of the cabinet.
  • 8 of 11: Can you think of a way to help those wheels turn a little easier?
  • 9 of 11: Perhaps some oil would help.
  • 10 of 11: There are two wheels at the front of the cabinet -- one on each side of the cabinet.  Be sure to use the oil can on both wheels.
  • 11 of 11: Once the wheels are oiled, the cabinet will be much easier to move.  Notice the handle near the middle of the cabinet?  Give it a pull and the cabinet will glide away from the wall.