Installing Kitchen Cabinets
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Make all the necessary measurements on both the wall and the cabinet and hoist the cabinet into place. Set it securely on the supports. You'll want at least 18 inches of clearance from the countertop.

Using 3 inch support screws fasten the cabinet onto the studs, through the trim or corners - not through the thin back wall, if you can avoid it. Depending on the size, type and location of the cabinet and studs that may not be possible.

For extra support, take a 1 inch thick x 2 inch tall strip of wood at least a few inches wide and place under the bottom at a stud position. Screw into place.

In theory, you could place the bottom strips first then set the cabinet on top, making support easier. The difficulty is, cabinet placement almost always requires fine adjustment after they're hoisted. Once you screw in the supports you're locked into position.

Install any needed door handle hardware last.

Congratulations! You just did it yourself.

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