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If you have a router it's worth making a hinge jig. I can knock out the required depth for a hinge pretty quickly but it's so much more reliable with the router and jig. It's also worth getting or making holders for the door so you can stand them on their edge and work on them.
As has already been mentioned the plumb and square aspect is a big part of making an easy job. If they are plumb and square account for your hinge width when closed and allow 3-5mm on the other edge.
Top should match the hinge edge and bottom 15-20mm off the floor depending on the surface. If you have 3 hinges the spacing can be different but usually 150 at the top 225 a the bottom is a good starting place.
There are some handy scribing tools that help in difficult cases but yours should be simple.
Fitting handles I like to use a bit and brace, it goes slow enough to keep everything in the right axis.
Sharpen your chisels!