How do I repair a dresser with the side falling off?
Glue it &amp; screw it. Staples were never a good idea &amp; they eventually fail. You would remove the panels in order to hammer out all of the staples &amp; to apply a bead of glue (wood glue). Then, pop a panel back on &amp; screw (screw length should be twice the panel's thickness) wherever there was a staple. Repeat for the other panel. The screws are your clamps &amp; the piece is actually better than new. Of course, wipe clean any glue that squeezes out.