Steps
STEP 1
Cut boards according to the cut list using your compound miter saw. Do not cut crown moulding or base moulding yet – that should be cut to fit.
![cutting wood to size](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/07d177cc9b984117af02dc6fc382b375.jpg)
STEP 2
Drill Pocket Holes: drill ¾” pocket holes at all joints on 1x12 boards. TIP: Also drill ¾” pocket holes facing forward for attaching header board in Step 5 and 6.
Tools
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STEP 3
Building the Carcass: Assemble the carcass by attaching through predrilled pocket holes with 1-1/4” pocket hole screws and glue.
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STEP 4
Adjust for square. When your carcass is complete, take a second to measure diagonally from outside corner to opposite outside corner (at a diagonal). Do this on both sides and adjust carcass until diagonals match.
![Adjusting frame](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/ce2cb5b3ce0c4f668e5f6f1e8cb5fe46.jpeg)
STEP 5
Header and Footer Boards: cut the header and trim boards according to cut list. Attach the two header boards together using ¾” pocket holes and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws on back side.
Tools
![assembling faux fireplace](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/310ddf241aae4b0f89c4912e7f57f673.jpeg)
STEP 6
Attach Header and Footer Boards: use glue and 1-1/4” brad nails to attach header and footer boards to front of carcass. Also attach through pre-drilled pocket holes from Step 2 with 1-1/4” pocket hole screws and glue.
Tools
![attaching fireplace together](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/90eb88b5c05443e4b9c1fe70d59045e0.jpeg)
STEP 7
Base Moulding: measure and cut base moulding to fit the bottom of the cabinet. Miter corners at 45 degrees. Apply glue and attach with 1” finish nails.
Tools
![Assembling cabinet](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/76fc76e6343b47e59adec25699fa028e.jpeg)
STEP 8
Crown Moulding: measure and cut crown moulding to fit the top of the cabinet. Miter corners. Apply glue and attach with 1” finish nails.
Tools
![assembling crown moulding](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/185b605e1f6b46faa8df19e43e29dbc0.jpeg)
STEP 9
Doors: the doors are just 1x12 boards. You can add panel moulding (cut with the miter saw and attached with the brad nailer), and the 1x2 serves as a handle. Attach 1x2 from back side with 2” wood screws and glue.
Tools
![assembling the cabinet doors](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/5713af2ceed74804b7c30ceaf7ba5adb.jpeg)
STEP 10
Hinges: use hidden euro style hinges to attach doors to the carcass frame.
![attach the cabinet doors](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/fba8da39b62046da8963f29f34e8ceb6.jpeg)