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FAQ

Can I install the medicine cabinet myself?

That depends.

We try to be as thorough as possible with our instructions, but the difficulty involved is relative to your experience and comfort with installation projects.

Surface-mount cabinets will be easier to install than insert-mount cabinets, which must recess into a hole in your bathroom wall. If your wall is stripped down to the studs, an insert mount is certainly easier than tearing out the wall to retrofit. If you do need to retrofit, or if you just feel overwhelmed by the project, we suggest calling a professional carpenter.

Tip: All screws should be hand-tightened.