Carpentry

How to Trim a Door?

Remove the door from its hinges Mark the amount to trim Measure twice Score the cut line with a utility knife Clamp the door securely Trim the door with...

How to Replace Door Trim?

Remove the old trim with a utility knife and pry bar Score the caulk line to prevent wall damage Pull off the casing carefully Remove any leftover...

How to Repair a Door Frame with Wood Filler?

Remove loose, cracked, or rotten wood from the damaged area Clean out dust, dirt, and debris with a brush or vacuum Let the area dry completely Sand...

How to Frame a Corner?

Mark the corner layout lines on the floor, walls, and ceiling Measure and cut the studs, plates, and blocking to the required lengths Build the corner...

How to Fix a Cracked Door Frame?

Inspect the crack to determine its length, depth, and cause Remove the door if it blocks access to the damaged area Clean out loose paint, splinters,...

How to Fix a Broken Door Frame?

Remove the door from the hinges Inspect the frame for cracks, splits, rot, or loose joints Tighten or replace loose screws in the hinges and strike...

How to Cut Trim Corners?

Measure the corner angle Mark the trim pieces for the corner cut Set the miter saw to the correct angle Cut the first trim piece at the...

How to Cut Trim?

Measure the wall or opening Mark the trim length Set the trim on a miter saw Cut straight ends at 90 degrees Cut corner joints at 45 degrees Use...

How to Cut Door Hinges?

Remove the door from the frame Mark the hinge locations on the door edge Secure the door on a stable work surface Use a utility knife to...

How to Repair Door Jamb?

Remove the door from the hinges Inspect the jamb for cracks, rot, splits, or loose sections Pry off damaged trim or molding if needed Tighten any loose...

How to Build a Stringer for Stairs?

Measure the total rise from finished floor to finished floor Determine the desired stair rise and run Divide total rise by desired rise to find the...

How to Cut Corner Trim?

Measure the corner angle Mark the trim pieces for the cut Set the miter saw to the correct angle Cut the first piece at the marked angle Cut...

How to Cut a Stair Riser?

Measure the total rise from finished floor to finished floor Divide the total rise by the desired riser height to determine the number of risers Recalculate...

How to Cope Baseboard?

Mark the profile of the first baseboard onto the second piece Cut the first piece square Cut the second piece at a 45-degree miter Use a coping...

How to Lay Out Stair Stringers?

Measure the total rise from finished lower level to finished upper level Divide the total rise by the desired riser height to find the number...

How to Construct a Door Jamb?

Measure the door opening width, height, and wall thickness Cut the jamb legs to the required height Cut the head jamb to the required width Mark and...

How to Use a Rafter Square?

Place the rafter square against the lumber edge Align the square’s fence with the board edge Use the common rafter scale to mark roof pitches Use the...

How To Cut Baseboard Corners?

Measure the wall length and mark the baseboard Decide whether the corner is inside or outside Set the saw to 45 degrees for miter cuts For inside...

How To Build Stairs From A Deck?

Measure the total rise from the deck surface to the ground Determine the number of steps by dividing the total rise by the desired riser...

How To Build A Staircase?

Check local building codes and permit requirements Measure the total vertical rise between floors Decide the stair location and available horizontal run Calculate the number of risers Divide...

How To Build A Door Frame?

Measure the door opening Cut the king studs to height Cut the jack studs to height Cut the header to width Assemble the header Mark the rough opening on...

How To Use A Speed Square?

Place the speed square against the edge of the board Align the fence or lip with the board edge Use the 90-degree edge for square cuts Use...

How To Make Stair Stringers?

Measure the total rise from the lower finished surface to the upper finished surface Determine the desired tread depth and riser height Divide the total rise...

How To Cut Crown Molding Corners?

Measure the wall angle at the corner Set the miter saw to the correct spring angle Set the bevel angle on the saw Position the crown molding...

How To Build Stair Stringers?

Measure the total rise from finished lower level to finished upper level Divide the total rise by the desired riser height to determine the number...

How To Cut Stair Stringers?

Measure the total rise from finished lower floor to finished upper floor Divide the total rise by the desired riser height to find the number...

How To Install Crown Molding?

Measure the room and calculate the total length of molding needed Buy crown molding, corner blocks if desired, adhesive, nails, caulk, wood filler, and paint...

How To Frame A Window?

Measure the rough opening Check that the opening is square, plumb, and level Mark the window height and width on the wall framing Cut the wall studs...

How To Frame A Door?

Measure the rough opening for width and height Cut two king studs to full wall height Mark the door opening location on the bottom plate Cut out...

How To Cut Crown Molding?

Measure the wall length and mark the molding Determine the spring angle of the crown molding Set the miter saw to the correct angle Set the bevel...