This wood was SO ROTTEN! Could I fix it? 

I've painted buildings for 40 years, and this young lady is one of the few who understand how to fold sandpaper.

I love this lady, she is truly a master of her trade. Every time she takes a project I am amazed. Her father passed on a great gift!

To be honest, when I first saw this door I thought there's no way this door can be salvaged. And yet again, your craftsmanship never ceases to amaze me; what an incredibly beautiful job!!

Your patience and knowledge is unbelievable!!

I have 6 rescue cats and they are my babies😻they the most unbelievable souls ❤️❤️❤️

Outstanding redo on that door, now everything surrounding it needs some updating. I love that no task seems daunting to you, you just go for it when most of us who really don’t know much about refinishing would have just given up and replaced the door, or whatever project was before us. Respect to you Trena and to your Dad John for teaching you so very well.

The cat loves you because you have a kind spirit

Beautiful work on what could have been a lost cause. The spit is such a good idea to do this work. Thank you for posting this, as it really helps to know how to approach a difficult restoration on an exterior door.

Wonderful restoration as always. That new door furniture is really cool. I've been folding sandpaper all wrong, thank you. You will become a cat person, they give you no choice ! As I enjoy this video, Keiko is asleep on my bed, Yuki gently snoring atop the bookcase and Michi will be on/near my daughter. All 3 are sisters rescued as kittens. They get to you - you have been warned.

I learnt how to fold sandpaper from my woodwork teacher at school 60 years ago. It wasn't all about not sticking a chisel through your hand although someone in my class managed that. About cats: my son's one chooses to sit in the crook of my arm when I'm trying to type, so I have to do it one-fingered and using the caps lock. And yes, she purrs all the time until she falls asleep. I'm not a cat person either, but she chooses to disregard that fact although now it's getting warmer, she's going out into the conservatory and garden. I'm more dog-oriented and I used to have a white standard, but sadly, he had to go. I love to see your girl - very much like my Sam.

I think they had the privacy film on the bottom of the door because they had a yapping dog and wanted to reduce the noise and limit its view. The door looks amazing!! Fantastic job

An old carpenter here.. just love watching your videos and you are a true craftswoman! I only want to say one thing about the term that everyone seems to use. There is no such thing as “Dry Rott”, wood rotting is caused by moisture that doesn’t evaporate! So the has rotted, wood doesn’t rott from being dry! 😂😂❤keep up the great work!

Amazing. I would have trashed it but it turned out so nice. You are a master at your craft.

Beautiful job to return this door to its former glory. Your skill to patch in those replacement pieces is second to none. I also use the PC-Petrifier to stabilize the wood before adding the epoxy wood filler. It is the best option I have found. Kudos to your mill for matching the profile for the glass bead. Thanks for sharing and giving this gorgeous door a new lease on life.

There is no comment I could make which has not already been made, so I will just sit here and admire your work. I might dare say I could be aspiring to be just like you when I grow up 😘 Much love 💕

If trena can't fix it. It can't be fixed!

Love the new intro, it says it all!! You are a wonderful tribute to your Dad and your Mom, too, with her upholstering efforts

I love that you learned your craft being alongside your father. I enjoy your videos mainly due to your clear explanations!

Hello, I am from Germany and I am happy about every new video from you. This one is wonderful again. You are a master in your work, have never seen someone who works so cleanly and precisely. I admire that, it's just sad that all the craftsmanship is lost. People like you are dying out. Keep it up I look forward to your next work. Thank you that I may participate. Greetings from Germany. Maria

Now that was a pretty bad door and you’ve given it a new life, absolutely professional work, it’s beautiful! I was really surprised with the white scotch brite, what a difference!

Of course you can fix it. You can fix anything! The black new handles just look awesome! I totally enjoy your long videos too! Thank you!

In almost every video, I am amazed when you strip the paint or varnish off to show how beautiful the original wood is. Thanks for another great video. hats off to the guys who went above and beyond on the new window trim. That's awesome.

Kitty helper good for morale!

You’re amazing…great job!!! In real estate it’s location, location, location! In wood working/repair…it’s preparation, preparation, preparation!🤗

Beautiful restoration ❤

I would have added a kick plate to protect this door, just outstanding workmanship, thanks for posting. ❤

Fantastic job, great patience, great skills.

My Daughter and her husband have 7 cats now. The strays just seem to know that they will love them. They've found homes for about 11 strays so far and keep the ones that are special needs. I love them all.

Love that you showed the door on the house. Beautiful job as usual! God has given you such a admirable work ethic. Loved the cameo appearances by the “shop pets”.

Guess what? I just got a survey about your videos. And I filled all boxes giving an OK to the way they inform,entertain,etc... Couldn't lie about you/your work. From RU-vid

Incredible. I don't know why, but this is one of my favorite 'episodes'. I did miss the color toning though. That is one of my favorite parts in your videos. But this had sanding, scotchbright, and buffing. I love the sheen on this door. Oh, and the fact that you don't like 80's brass makes me like you even that much more. I am just so impressed with your work. I do wonder though, did the client have the door repaired just so they could say, "liook at my door, Trena restored it." instead of just getting a new one?

I have just found you on RU-vid, I can imagine the amount of hours you spent in your father’s workshop and now the immense joy and satisfaction he has with what you are doing. Bravo to you.

I have to admit that early on watching your channels at the first view of the projects I’d say “nah, can’t be worth it”, but now I just ask “how will she amaze me again”…. Thanks for sharing!

Wow that is one awesome job just amazing to watch thank you for sharing

Very, very nice job! I seen an eight foot patio door in a house that was installed inside out. The construction guys must have gotten pretty creative to change all the locks to the inside. Don't know if the homeowner knew about their door or not. That is probably what happened to that door you fixed also.

Can't even imagine how much time you have in this door. Turned out nice and hid the patch at the door knobs very well.

lol, you wobbling that brass kick plate. The sound made all three of my dogs jump right up and look around.

I loved this episode but throughout the video I couldn't stop thinking it would have been less work and probably even less expensive to just make a new door out of scratch

I love your kitten and shop dog and your amazing work!

I read the title and thought what a dumb question.. Of course she can ! Trena can fix anything. Outstanding work as usual.

For all the wonderful and hard work that was put into this door..... I just couldn't help thinking, peeling off that film in one go, must have been SO satisfying 😁 Excellent job, as always

A job well done with the door you would not believe it is the same door when it first came into you.

The kick plate "womp, womp".....reminded me of the song "tie me kangaroo down boy" 😆 LOL Kitten intermission,adorable!!

We must be related. You enjoy making these videos and I enjoy watching them. Lol refinishing-restoring furniture is one thing but doors, it appears is a different animal. I learned so much in this video.

You’ve got me on every piece I’ve watched you do!,even the door. It’s like new life. I like the black accents better too. That little kitty is a heart stealer. You can’t not want to snuggle with her. What does shop dog think of her ? Buddies or?????

You continue to impress me. Every job is stellar.

I enjoy your detailed explanations and justification for your decisions

Most likely the frosting on the lower glass was due to pets. Block the view. Love watching your absolute craftsmanship

Tip. At 21:11 it is easier to cut the replacement strip of wood to size first and use it to trace onto the door. That will give you an exact replica to chisel out and will eliminate a lot of trial end error.

Superb job Trena. You are a master craftsperson. And your videos are terrific!

I battled to keep this clip to follow as signal kept disappearing. Finished the door looked magnificent considering condition when you first started on it. CONGRATULATIONS

I love your video editing choices. Slow motion where it is effective. Smooth.

Great work! After watching for ten minutes or over an hour, I never want your videos to end.

Wonderful job.

your use and taste for music is also outstanding. (the music is not irritating as on every other video (i've ever listened to))

We have loadshedding in SA. This means we are without electricity for anything between 3 x 2 hour or even 4 hour stretches. Daily. I download your clips to watch during LS. Your attention to detail never fails to amaze me. Your piece for Tiffany whose Mom died, was exceptional. Brilliant piece of work. If i was wealthy would buy you a new lathe

At JOHN'S FURNITURE REPAIR you can actually learn something from watching paint peel. Another top level restoration/repair! To bad the original brass handle couldn’t be reused/matched with new security hardware. It looked like a more comfortable handle than the “modern” sharply squared-off replacement. I hope the brass one wasn’t trashed. So much skill, honesty and integrity is always presented in an unassuming way by Trena in these videos. I think they should be required viewing by all future (and current) MBAs in all business schools to demonstrate to them that ‘business’ doesn’t have to be (and shouldn’t be) the ‘cut-throat’, ‘winner-take-all’, ‘screw-everybody-to-get-ahead’, ‘lie-whenever-possible’ practice that it is becomming.

I've run a shop in Michigan for about 25 years that does work nearly identical to yours. It's nice to see someone else attack problems the same way. Your videos are motivating. If we could only charge per hour what an auto mechanic makes. Haha! We'd be rolling in the dough. Nice work!

That doors color is beautiful. Good job dear.

As always, you've done a terrific job. Especially matching grain patterns on those repairs. My hat is off to you. It makes me wonder if there was something special about this door that made it worth saving. While I am impressed with the outcome, I have to think it would have been more cost effective to replace it. I just find myself wondering why the owners chose not to. They could not have chosen someone better for the task. And that rotisserie for turning the door over was a fun to see!

Great work again Trena 👏👏👍

Beautiful! Thanks!

Very nice work Trena.

Another great job, Trena! You're and inspiration for your dedication to preserving furniture as it was originally created. Thank you for showing us all how it's done!

Great work . Congrats.

What a beauty. Awesome job Trena!

Beautiful job as always. Thank you!

You are so unbelievably talented and make it look so easy. I am so jealous

What a beautiful restoration of that old door

The other issue with the door being the wrong way round is security. Someone only needs to pop the glazing quadrants off to remove the glass and gain entry. The other benefit of folding the sandpaper as you suggest is you dont have two smooth faces of the sandpaper against each other allowing the faces to slip slide.

Looks great, love that stain color.

I so enjoy spending this educational time with you Trena, thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us 💗

So beautiful!

Looks great!

The door came out beautiful. Huge improvement. And that lil kitty is very very sweet! 🤗

49:00 Thank you for informing us of that aspect regarding the nature of varnish.

Amazing transformation 😮

Shop dig is looking great and so is the door! Congratulations, again!

Beautiful job .see you on the next one

Wonderful!! Just Wonderful!!

Awesome job. You matched the grain perfectly in the one area.

Impeccable restoration credentials….I’m sure her father is very proud of her & her exemplary work !

Thanks for sharing your fantastic work with woodworking and finishing fine wood!

Fantastic as always. 👍♻️

Excellent olor choice, looks rich, nice job

It really shined up nice! Another fine job!

Beautiful Kitty!!

An extraordinary effort and finished piece!

You did a beautiful job ❤❤

I would say it's great but I think we've all come to expect near-perfection so.....ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO!!

Always enjoy your videos..learning alot. One thing to note...I think the door is properly oriented. The glazing stops should be set to the exterior face. Like putty glazed windows, this allows for drainage and easy replacment of the stop material. That is what I have seen in most historical doors.

That is one beautiful door , NOW! Beautiful! Wonderful work

Amazing work. The door is beautiful

Congratulations. Fantastic job

Wow! That door is beautiful. The finish is rich with just the right amount of sheen. Great job!

Beautiful!!!

great to see the door back on the house. the new hardware is so much better. You are a woodworking wizard!

Beautiful job Trena love the door it turned out great also love the kitten I had one that looked just like it, I was raised with cats so I melt when I see one this cute. See you next video!

Fascinating project beautifully done.

Great job on the door!!!!