How to lay out and frame a wall
Accurate layout makes everything that follows (drywall, cabinets, trim) go smoothly.
7 steps →How-to guides
Carpenter How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common carpenter tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common carpenter tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks carpenters perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to check a layout for square using the 3-4-5 method
The 3-4-5 rule uses basic geometry to confirm a perfect 90-degree corner.
6 steps →How to cut an accurate miter for trim
Tight miters make finish carpentry look professional.
6 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Carpenter training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.