Window and Door Installation

A pro shows how he shapes and solders copper cap flashing, a window's first line of defense against waterby John Mahan

Believe it or not, you need the level only once, and that’s before you ever touch the doorby Gary Striegler

A carpenter demonstrates how he uses a jig to measure a door's jamb legs with speed and accuracyby Jim Chestnut

Measuring and cutting jigs make for fast, accurate, sturdy door-hangingby Jim Chestnut

Give your brake a break with this improvised custom-flashing deviceby Charles Miller

by Mike Guertin

by David Kalin

This hidden mechanism retracts when the door is open and eliminates the need for a bulky thresholdby Jay B. Lane

If you don’t include housewrap, use a sill pan, and flash the flanges, the work is far from watertight.by Rob Moody

Doing everything to ensure a leakproof job? If you don’t include the housewrap, use a sill pan, and flash the flanges, the work is far from watertight.by Rob Moody

This time-saver helps to turn slabs into ready-to-hang doorsby Paul Levine

This support for long stock also makes a great working surfaceby Paul Levine

This handy infeed support stores flat when not in useby Paul Levine

An infeed support arm and outfeed table improve extra reach and stabilityby Paul Levine

Jambmasterby Chris Green

Easy adjustments to screws, mortises and hinges on interior doors contribute to a perfect fitby Tucker Windover

With new weatherstripping, weights, pulleys, and ropes, you can improve performance without compromising historical authenticityby John Michael Davis

When installed properly, this centuries-old roofing can last a lifetimeby Patrick Sheeley

Providing natural light, fresh air, and a code-compliant exit can be the most important aspect of any basement remodelby Roger German