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@KrustyKlown

10 ай бұрын

Make that rotted wood cut about 2X higher .. I've done this many times, what I learned is that rot infects the wood and goes up much garther than you would think, and it will continue to rot the wood.. It's really best to replace the WHOLE piece of wood, if not possible cut as high as possibe.

@grizzlygrizzle

7 ай бұрын

Generally a good, conscientious repair. Aside from the backwards scarf joint, I'd add the following: I would have scribed the threshold angle onto the repair piece, rather than using a sliding T-bevel, because it catches the irregularities better. A scriber costs about $2, and there's a little more technique involved in using it, but gives a truer outline. Also, in preparing for the application of the bondo on the other side of the door, I would have used some Minwax Wood Hardener on the edges of the rotted section that you removed. It's made for preparation for their version of wood bondo. It really does work, even though the fumes are nasty. It seals and strengthens the fibers in that peripheral zone of rot that's not crumbly enough to be easily removed. Also, some masking tape on the threshold would make for a neater job, to be removed as soon as the troweling is done. -- Get yourself some real sandpaper. Using your discs for hand sanding is a waste of money. I recommend Norton ProSand 3X 80 grit. It's harder to find than 3M, but it doesn't clog as fast and lasts longer. I spent years restoring 100-year-old mahogany entryways on high-end Boston apartment buildings, and it involved A LOT of sanding, and I wouldn't use any 3M products. In a pinch, there's Gator brand and some Scandinavian brand that are OK, too but the Norton ProSand was the best. For anything getting painted other than furniture, 80# is fine enough (well, maybe not for joint compound). Those entryways were varnished (Sikkens Cetol marine varnish), and the results, after 80# sanding, were fine enough to cause people's jaws to drop. (Well, at about $10K per job, they should come out nice). And for sanding in grooves, cut an old credit card lengthwise about 7/8" wide, and wrap 1/16 of a sheet of sandpaper around it. For concave contours, use some milk-jug plastic wrapped with 1/16 sheet and roll it. I tried several electric detail sanders, and they were a waste of time. With the right sandpaper, the hand sanding was far more productive. (For anyone varnishing oily woods like teak or mahogany, it's important to wash it with acetone just before applying the varnish. To omit this step is to have a painful learning experience.) -- And one general point: for shimming precisely, I vastly prefer white cedar shingles to the "shims" sold at the big box stores. In some areas they're hard to get, but their taper is much finer than the "shims," and with proper stacking and angling, they can provide dead-balls shimming outcomes. One bundle of white cedars will last for a decade or more of shimming.

@kathyb2562

6 ай бұрын

I think I'd paint a whisper thin coat of sealer on that 45°degree angle to prevent damage from any sneaky water.💧🤗

@billzlotopolski4884

14 күн бұрын

One thing you should never do is to push a piece of material through a table saw, between the fence and the blade, with your hand. Instead you should use a push stick in order to avoid any injuries. Just a safety precaution.

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.

@phouliscostantinou1767

17 күн бұрын

He is Not a politician🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@gotaigo

4 күн бұрын

@@phouliscostantinou1767 doesn’t only apply to politicians Einstein.

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

@TheFixerHomeRepair

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@aaronq2627

10 ай бұрын

I was about to change the channel, until I read your comment! Glad I watched the whole video now. Not all construction workers are this honest, rear breed.

@user-ve1uk6ow8j

8 ай бұрын

That's the truth!

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

@layin3troy

8 ай бұрын

Chilles enjoy your blow up dolls and leave the ignorant post to yourself

@skj158

7 ай бұрын

I prefer Bob Ross "happy accidents"

@rikeralpha100

Ай бұрын

You must have lots of learning opportunities 😊

Lovely work. Not sure I’d go to that level of perfectionism for the mother in law…

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

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.

@TheFixerHomeRepair

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!! 😃

When I taught AutoCad years ago I always told the class two things, “I’m no smarter than you, I’ve just made more mistakes!” And also, “Nobody’s perfect. If we were perfect, we wouldn’t be here.”

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.

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

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.

Admitted your mistake and showing how to fix it says you are professional

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.

@davidgagnon2849

8 ай бұрын

Your comment won't nullify the fact that gravity still makes water run downhill.

I love that you showed us your mistake. But I have a door with the same rot. So now I know what not to do😂💙

I was watching you talking nailing on that piece on the door trim and (inexperience newbie homeowner) was thinking NO! It could route the rain in! I'm glad you popped in and explained that it should have gone the other way.

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!

@mj-ls7qr8xp3n

11 ай бұрын

Sending you my address.... Lol -)

Yeahhhh man! 422k subs Thursday, June 22, 2023. LOVE watching the channel grow. Real life remodeling! And it's cool ya got someone to help capture the work for the vids. Also the pro tip of how the water will run down a joint is a great thought and good to know you are human. Apology accepted .... from us robots beep boop

@TheFixerHomeRepair

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hey I love your mistake . I learn a lot by others mistakes it stays in my mind better. Great job

I love the bloopers at the end. It's important to see that even the experienced can make mistakes.

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

I’m glad you pointed out your mistake because it shows your human and why you would have done it differently!! Good video as always 👍🏻💯🙏

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.

@TheFixerHomeRepair

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and good luck with the project! 😃

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.

Thank you for this. I have a door with the exact same issue and will use your video to help repair it.

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

Absolutely a fine job, Matt. Like the end too. 😎

@TheFixerHomeRepair

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😃

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

@TheFixerHomeRepair

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 😃

This was great!!! I bought a home that I am remodeling, and now there is a 16' long new gutter, but that was not the case 5 years ago, so I have to replace 2 entire corners of the back of the house. This gave me the ideas to get 'er done. Thank you very much! - Ron

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

What a coincidence. I was going to do this on my garage door frame this week, and it just showed up in my feed. Great work, and thanks!

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. 🙏🏼

@jaco7675

10 ай бұрын

Yep, just subbed. I learned as much from the outtakes and mistakes as from the actual work.

@midorihafu

10 ай бұрын

ditto!

The guys I hired knew they made a mistake but they'll say the famous words.......Ooooohhh.....no one will even noticed it! Thanks for your honesty and education.

I’m glad you showed that video. I’ve got the same problem for about eight or nine months I’ve been trying to find somebody to replace that,of course I can’t, find anybody. Great job on video. Thanks for sharing the mistakes.

Maaan I am so glad you inserted that correction on the orientation of the joint. I was sitting there going what are you doing, lol Nice job, as usual!

@TheFixerHomeRepair

11 ай бұрын

I was almost not going to post the video because I was so annoyed that it slipped my mind.

Thank you and we love your KZread about your How to Repair Rotted Door Frame and Trim on Exterior Door!❤👍👍👍

@TheFixerHomeRepair

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate the support!

Use Marine glue in the bevel cut . It won't leak and it also works on boat repair . Two part epoxy marine glue . The board will break before the sealed seam does .

Yippee!! So far you are the only person who knew enough about carpentry to make the proper 45 degree cut when replacing the jamb. I’m baffled by the KZread carpentry experts who don’t understand even basic carpentry techniques. Water is the enemy and the only way to avoid water entering the repair is “ not “ to make a straight cut! I appreciate your professionalism!

Can you do a video about how you got into construction work, what kind of experience/training you received, and if you still do professional/paid construction work (and if not, why did you get out of it)? Really enjoy your content. You are more thorough and professional than any contractor I've hired or worked with. 🧐

That’s really sweet that you admitted your mistake. Thankyou 😅I’ll be using your cool techniques to fix our doorframe!

I wish I had seen this video before I patched the frame around my shop door. I'm saving this video for when I inevitably have to repair my mistakes. You have a new subscriber.

@LIFNursery

4 ай бұрын

Same here! 😢😅😂

What an utter joy to watch!! Really informative (I've got a similar job to do), but it is so good to watch someone who is very good at their work. Thank you!!

“You got a bent shaft bro…” 😂😅😂 Nice work, thanks for sharing.

Additional tip: If you're not going to glue the joint, use silicone caulking on the cut edges of wood, this will seal the wood. This is especially important if you are using wood on the frame instead of PVC. Don't forget to seal the bottom edge of the wood too...the part that comes into contact with the ground/threshold.

@mattivirta

10 ай бұрын

silicone not used outside and not wood newer together, silicone have bug and termite magnet, and rotten fast outside, windows and doors etc, need seal outside used acryl seal not silicone.

@larryschweitzer4904

9 ай бұрын

Silicone does not bond to raw wood. If you want to use silicone you have to paint or seal the wood in some way.

@mattivirta

9 ай бұрын

@@larryschweitzer4904 and sislicone NOT used never outside house, all bug ant etc, eat silicone fast. outside used acryl not silicone, then have lot longtime seal at joint. same silicone not used raw metall rust fast if used. need paint before use interior parts silicone.

@dubmob151

8 ай бұрын

@@mattivirta ants and termites eat silicone? Is that like a food source for them, or just it just that they can chew through it because they can to get to something else? Or do they actively seek out silicone like humans to gummy bears because they find it tasty? First I've heard about silicone being for indoor use only-

@lolwtnick4362

7 ай бұрын

hahahaha. you know what silicone bonds to? other silicone. this is the dumbest comment I've read.

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. : )

I saw the goof as it was happening. Good on you for pointing out for those who didn't catch it.

You're not going to believe how very needed this type of information is... new subscriber here. Thanks!

@TheFixerHomeRepair

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing! 😃

love that you show your mistakes as well; and how you would improve! as others have said, a "learning opportunity"

Thanks for your honesty, you’re right the joint is upside down. Great idea. Thanks for taking the time to explain the fix. From Missouri

@TheFixerHomeRepair

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks Matt... Always a good day when we get a new upload!

@TheFixerHomeRepair

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support!

Wow. Just found this channel. This guy is humble! Great work! Cheers from Sweden.

@TheFixerHomeRepair

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😃

Your outtakes are so funny.

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.

Man, you did a great job. I love watching your videos so much that I rarely watch Netflix anymore.

@TheFixerHomeRepair

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

Great job narrating stream of thoughts we should have when doing this ourselves. Ready to tackle this job!

I like the guide jig you made . That is what I call thinking outside the box . Great tutorial .

I wondered about the cut angle but I'm a mechanic not carpenter so glad you clarified that it was wrong

My first time to see your videos I think you did a great job. What you called a mistake was a great learning example. You owned it, and you did a great job in fixing it, and you did a great job and explaining everything. Thank you.

@TheFixerHomeRepair

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it!

Really appreciate your realistic, make-do approach for tasks such as these where perfection is just not necessary. I don't plan on making repairs such as these, but I watched and enjoyed your entire video and will check out your other ones. Thanks!

I appreciate your honesty and yes we're all human. It's also a lesson for us to learn so it's not repeated. Thank you.

I don't know why I'm so in love with your videos because I'm a 27year old woman and I don't have any skills in the construction/carpenting department. I just love watching your videos because you explain it so anyone can understand! Hope you can keep on making them!

@TheFixerHomeRepair

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😃

Excellent job! You're a good teacher. Thanks for sharing the error. But I don't think it's a big deal. I love Bondo and glad to see you use it. I have the same door trim repair to do- so this was very helpful. Unfortunately, there is water damage under the door sill plate that will need repair. After seeing your video- I've gain more confidence in my approach to repair. Take care.

I learn WAY better when I see things like this. Your explanations are amazing. Thank you sir!

Nice to see someone trying to save! Instead of throwing money at it! This is the proper way to save the planet.

You honesty and straightforward personality are refreshing. Thanks for the tip to cut at a 45 degree angle. Cheers💫

your video saved me a lot of money, thanks.

Love your honesty, your Nan loves you for this quality!

When you are a professional anything is very sample thanks for sharing your knowledge God bless you.

As always, professional, kind, and a great learning experience. Thank you!

@TheFixerHomeRepair

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, I appreciate the support! 😃

you can take the heat. I know cuz you keep posting your awesome videos. they have helped me a lot.

Refreshing honesty! Great job!

Your honesty is refreshing.

That turned out great! Love the end of the video!

Thank you, your honesty and showing us the right way is refreshing! I watched your videos to install a screen door by myself although I did get help to lift while installing but your work makes a big difference for those who want to be self sufficient even with projects on the home. I had a different comment till I watched more and I have a question. I trust your opinion, I had a guy who installs metal siding argue with me about using pvc trim for around window and door frames. All of my trim was rotting. I tried painting with kilz and good exterior paint and within a month it’d immediately start peeling off. I’ve watched enough “how to’s” that I really wanted pvc because it can’t rot but this guy argued that pvc is “the worst” material because it expands and contracts too much it’s not worth using. I honestly don’t buy that, he ended up using wood again with it covered in metal sheeting essentially but what do you say to that. I’m sure it expands/contracts like most materials will but I think it’s a material that’ll last and is worth the extra expense long term

Nice job Matt. Great job.

12/12/23_7:52 am: Good morning! As a beginner, I very much enjoyed the step by step explanation with the demonstration. I will be subscribed after this comment. Wishing you and your family a Blessed Christmas and a Prosperous New Year in advance! 🙏🙏🙏❤💐

I appreciate when you point out mistakes! Gold information as always!

You did an excellent job and I can appreciate your attention to detail as that is the way I am too with my customer's projects!👍

I salute you sir,nobody is perfect,but you do your job nice,my first time to watch your video was when you repair near the window of your home who gets rot and now my 2nd time to watch your vlog,from the Philippines 🇵🇭

I thought you were cutting it the wrong way immediately. But you did a great job...thanks!

You are such a laugh. Great job. I bet your in-laws are delighted to have you as their son-in-law! I knew that unpainted but would bug you, lol😂

Great job....I"ll always remember this now. Thanks for explaining. We learn from mistakes!

Great artistry with such detail.

Yo you killed it🎉 I’ll send you the video when I’m done fixing my door frame . To see what you think .

I did noticed when you start cutting at 45°. ..I said.. What?Glad that you showed the right way

Perfect job, well done. Thank you for showing, I learn a lot from your experience.😊😊

U are detailed talented and u make your videos so. Easy to understand. Thanks for sharing your talents

Great job! Answered so many questions! Thanks!!

I was just getting ready to commet that you should be cutting the angle the other direction when you stopped and explained how you almost messed upl. Glad you caught it.

Dude your awesome for sharing your mistake and taking us step by step!!

Thanks for the video Matt! Your bloopers are too funny! I wish my husband would watch your videos!😂

We can all appreciate your honesty and that was a great catch btw

Very impressive! Thanks for the video. Also, I appreciate your humility. We all make mistakes. Honestly, with that Bondo, I don't see any water getting in that seam.

Very thorough video thanks for sharing

Geez it seems like we jave the same home builder, LOL. This is the second time I found your solution to my problem fits like a cut in. Thanks for the helps!

I noticed the goof and am thankful for your honesty! (I think I noticed it because it's just the kind of thing I would do... 🙂)

Great job...really nice work you do. I am impressed. It all looks great...except for that hideous brown door.

Fantastic job done

Very nice repair. I have a similar patch job to do and your tips and techniques are much appreciated. Thanks.

That looks like perfection! 🤩

Beautiful work! Looks great!