In this video, Scott Grice shares his method for laying out and framing rough door openings efficiently.

Framing exterior openings precisely will make installing the windows and doors a breeze.

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

Easy adjustments to screws, mortises, and hinges on interior doors contribute to a perfect fit.

Believe it or not, you need the level only once, and that’s before you ever touch the door.

Follow this step-by-step procedure for an interior door opening.

Are your doors looking tired? Replace them quickly and easily with a technique that works every time.

If you know where things go wrong, you can install a door that will swing the way it’s meant to for years to come.

This handy homemade tool takes the guesswork out of shimming doors and windows.

Set the door on a level sill and use shims for a consistent gap between the door and the jamb.

While it's good practice to order the door cut to fit from the lumberyard, it is possible to shorten the unit yourself.

With casing already installed, split-jamb doors offer a little wiggle room in old houses where wall thickness can vary.

Builder Manny Silva demonstrates how to weatherproof the rough opening before installing a new entry door in an old home.

Uneven drying probably caused the bow in your door, and fixing it will likely require a similar process.

Measuring and cutting jigs make for fast, accurate, sturdy door-hanging.

The first job is to check the opening for plumb, level, and square.

Minnesota architect Rachel Wagner shares tips for making window and door details attractive, functional, and easy to install when building a home with thick, well-insulated walls.

Plywood and ripped-down studs provide solid backing to create drywall arches.

Framers Larry Haun and Scott Grice demonstrate how to set trimmers so that shims are unnecessary.

Mastered in a Minute: Panel pilot bits make clean cuts flush with the framing.

When you need to cut the bottom of a door, use a straightedge, a circular saw, and these tips for an accurate and clean job.

Faced with installing some 60, 3-ft. by 8-ft. prehung doors, I developed the jamb-setting fixture shown in the drawing. Not only did the fixture keep the hinge jamb and the…

Learn a few quick tips to frame any wall perfectly and quickly.

Editorial Adviser Mike Guertin demonstrates how this clever tool can make the task of leveling and mounting doors more convenient and comfortable.

Low on materials and high on utility, this door buck can be made with ease.

A tool borrowed from drywallers makes easy work of lifting and positioning heavy wood doors.