If I had the money to hire a contractor, I would not be trying to do this myself…

Answer:
First the cabinet should have a nailing strip along the top back of the cabinet. You must put your screws through this part of the cabinet. It is best to pre-drill the cabinet before you attempt to hang it. I like to have my screws started in the cabinet. Use at least 3″ screws #12 is a good size. To determine where to [lace your screws you need to do 2 things. First decide where the edge of the cabinet is to be and second locate a stud. Draw a plumb line along where the edge of the cabinet, and another along where the top or bottom will be when hung. This will help you in hanging the cabinet straight and plumb. From the line at the future edge of the cabinet measure to the center of the first stud. Transfer this measurement to the inside of the cabinet. Do not forget to allow for the width of the side wall of the cabinet. This is usually 1/2″ sometimes more. Drill a whole for your screw through the nailing strip, repeat for ever available stud (16″ OC) that will be behind the cabinet. Now with the help of a strong back lift the cabinet into place and put your screws through the cabinet and int the wall. After the first screw is in place check your plum and level, if OK then screw in the rest of the screws. After the screws inside the cabinet are in place i like to put an additional screw below the cabinet under the bottom shelf through the lip. Another tip you may find helpful, I like to remove the doors when I hang cabinets then replace and align them later.

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