How to Repair Rotted Door Frame and Trim on Exterior Door

In this video, I replace a water damaged exterior door jamb and trim. The rot was located on an exterior front door with sidelights. During the project, I made a mistake but I go over how to fix it and why it matters in most cases.

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[leilanijanski]

Your mistakes are better than some seasoned contractors finished products. You always take the time to explain every detail & I treasure your videos.

[healerscreek]

We don't call them mistakes. We call them learning opportunities! 😊

[RawConceptsFilms]

What makes this video so awesome is that it is thorough. You end up watching it from beginning to end without being distracted or having a case of "short attention span." Great video. Educational.

[gotaigo]

You’re a good man for confessing to your mistake; it gives people confidence that you’re doing an honest job and not cutting corners. Excuse the pun.

[Blaznk]

Thank you for telling us your mistake instead of hiding it.

[SuperSintia]

This is a lifesaver for homeowners dealing with exterior door issues. The detailed step-by-step instructions and clear demonstrations helped me tackle a problem I had been putting off for too long. Thanks to this video, my door frame looks as good as new.

[garyfrench]

Your honesty goes a long way with me.
Another great video.
Love the outtakes 😅

[nancywilliams]

The fact that you used composite trim should eliminate the worry of any problems caused by the wrong direction of the scarf cut. You did a wonderful job and your inlaws should be thrilled with the results. Thank you for the video.

[SubtlyDisillusioned]

I absolutely love to see someone that knows they are not perfect.

[KennelGirlBC]

I'm retired and do as much home repair as I can. What I mostly have to fix are botched DIY jobs done by previous owners so, believe me, I want to learn how to do things right. And I need to fix a badly rotted door frame. So I'm watching your video and wow. Can't believe how many times I have to stop watching while I process not just the actual job but another of the little things you do that show how experienced and capable you are. So many great tips and proper techniques! I'm learning as many little things as I am about the actual repair job. You are a wonderful teacher! Thank you very much. Oh, and obviously, I sub'd. : )

[billarenz]

Your attention to details is amazing, it shows in all your finished project's. Nicely done!!!

[DigitalSwagg]

Thank you so much. My side entrance trim has this very issue and now I feel super confident I can do this myself thanks to you.

[steventhury]

I was just in the process of telling you that you cur the scarf joint wrong, then you made the correction.
Good on you. I've been in remodeling 25yrs, so I caught that right away.
With you exposing your mistake, I think a much better chance of sticking in people's head.

[chacha]

Love your work. I love your attention to detail. Even if you pay a lot, not many people will do it this way..Real clean work..I learned a lot. Thank you.

[SeanBaker]

I'd accept that repair any day. I tell ya what. I'm too obsessed with the exterior condition of my house to let it get even 1/10th as bad as what was shown in this video. I'm so vigilant about exterior wood being properly coated with paint and caulk being correct, I'm outside a few times a year with a paint brush and a caulk gun. It's probably overkill, but I like to prevent issues from occurring rather than be reactive when it comes to my house. Time to drain the water heater!

[davidhanrahan]

I would hire you in a heartbeat. Very honest and professional!!

[jwbr]

The mistake you made, I saw it instantly. You was honest about it, that is what I like. Everyone makes mistakes, it is good to show it! Great job done anyway. Greetings from Holland.

[Javainthebox]

Great great video! I was just about to start leaving my comment asking why you didn’t flip that angle cut when you popped on talking about it. What a GREAT teaching opportunity you had and you took it. So much respect and appreciation for the acknowledgment and using it to teach (while explaining we’re all human and make mistakes). This is another example of why I love your channel so much. 🙏🏼

[stevevaughan]

I caught that issue about the joint and wondered why you were doing it that way. Glad you caught it! Kudos to you sir!

[Bluechip]

I was researching a how too on this. It's the best 1 so far! The parts are well fitted and secured! I'm a 50 year machinist for my background and I still want to learn all I can.