Make a Basic Cupboard

Assembling

If you're making a cupboard that won't be on show - in the garage or a utility room for example - you could simply screw through the sides of the side pieces into the edges of the adjacent sections. Countersink the holes and smear PVA wood glue along the joint for extra strength.
But if you want to make a cupboard without visible screw holes, use a dowelling jig and dowels instead.
Check the sides, top and bottom are square to each other by holding a try square in each corner and adjust if needed.
Screw and glue on the back and leave the case to dry.

Fitting the cupboard door

To fit a cupboard door to the unit, measure the overall dimensions of the front and cut out a piece of board to fit.

Tip: You can buy easy-to-fit recess hinges to screw onto the back of the door and edge of the cabinet. The top hinge should be the same distance from the top edge as the lower hinge is from the bottom edge.
Make starter holes with a small drill bit and screw the hinges to the back of the door. Hold against the cabinet and mark through the hinge holes ready for fixing.
Add a cabinet handle and magnetic catch to keep the door closed.
Prime and paint the cupboard for a professional finish.