Framing door openings

Decorative molding added to a standard doorway makes such a difference!

I love the look of exposed wood beams and the little punch of rustic that they give. But big, chunky, REAL, SOLID WOOD beams are not so wallet-friendly. As it always does, our renovation ran higher than we hoped and being thrifty is always a goal. So, real wood beams that were pretty and perfect all on their own, were not in the cards. In this in-progress shot, you see the wood beams we used. They’re functional, but cheaper. They wouldn’t be that pretty stained. And they’re a bit smaller…

I had an idea for a simple barn door and wanted to see if I could build it myself. Measure and frame Measure doorway to get the measurements you need and use 1…

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...

Learn to update, install, and frame your doors with these DIY door tips -- including tips for installing and refinishing hardware.

Our doorways said nothing. Not even hello. Or goodbye. We wanted them to say something, anything really. So when changing out the trim in our home, we decided the doorways also needed a little change. The doorways in our home were sheet rock only. No pretty wood. No pretty molding. Nothing that spoke of originality. They were painted, and that was about it. To bring more character into our house, we added big molding around the doors. What we used: 4 - 1x4x7 MDF 2 - 1x4x5 MDF 2 - 1x6x7 MDF 4…

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Give your doorways a polished look with our complete Door Casing Kit, featuring beautifully crafted moulding to enhance any room. For simple installation, measure and cut the trim to fit, secure the pieces around your door frame with nails or adhesive, and align the mouldings on walls for a flawless finish. This kit provides everything you need to elevate your home’s style with professional-quality detail and design. RELIABILT 0.6875-in x 36-in x 6.75-ft Primed Pine Door Casing Kit in White…

Yesterday I started working on the portico to go over the side door of the studio. These are the two that I chose to use as my inspiration. via Bungalow Restoration original source unkown This is the first project I’ve done in about four weeks because of the back, shoulder and arm issue I’ve been...