Framing a door

If you want to install a door in your house, you have to first frame the door opening to prepare it for the installation. With a ladder, some nails and a hammer, you're well on your way to outfitting your own rooms at a fraction of the...

A pro carpenter teaches you his 3 simple rules for framing door rough openings efficiently.

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If you're renovating, chances are that you will need to know how to install a prehung door. It's a doable DIY project for a homeowner!

Building a door frame is an essential part of hanging an interior or exterior door. Learn how to build a door frame with this step-by-step guide.

Expert advice on how to build a wall frame for a new door from walls studs, plates, and other wood framing members. This article is a continuation of the art

Calculating your door rough opening - When you frame a space for a door in a stud wall, it is called a rough opening. When calculating your door rough opening, you always add 1 1/2" to 2 1/2" for the height (depending on the flooring) and 2" for the width. #roughopening #door #construction

Framing a door is very easy. Be sure the studs have vertical grain and are perfectly straight. Use a header in load-bearing walls. Great video here.

If you are a DIY-er and have a long list of house projects to accomplish, you want to read this! Framing Basics for the DIY Home Renovator: How to frame a wall. We also discuss framing doors, windows and corners.

A decorative transom fills in the space between a stock door and the home's 9-ft. ceiling, saving the cost of a custom door.