How Do You Build A Recessed Medicine Cabinet?
Medicine cabinets are a necessity for a practical bathroom. Building one yourself and adding a mirror to the door is a good do-it-yourself project. Where the trouble comes in for most people is when they want the medicine cabinet recessed into the wall. Given that most walls are constructed with 2-by-4s and have half-inch drywall on either side, the only caution will be where to cut the hole. First, locate the studs in the wall. Lay the two side pieces on the floor next to each other. Allowing for the top and bottom of the cabinet, mark the end pieces where you want the two inside shelves to go. Next, run a bead of glue on one edge of the top piece and secure it to the side piece with 2d finish nails. Repeat this for the bottom of the cabinet and then again to attach the other side panel. Run a bead of glue on the end of one of the shelves, set it in place and secure it with the nails. Next, run a bead of glue on the backs of all the ends and shelves and set the quarter-inch back in pl
