A carpenter is a skilled tradesperson who builds, installs, and repairs structures and objects made of wood and other materials. Carpenters work on a variety of projects, including: Framing houses and buildings Installing doors, windows, and flooring Constructing cabinets, furniture, and shelving Repairing wooden structures Reading blueprints and measuring materials There are different types of carpenters, like rough carpenters (focus on structural work) and finish carpenters (focus on detailed, visible work like trim and molding). Want to know what tools they use or how to become one?