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Mark the doorframe where the casing will be placed. To do
this, place a combination square along the frame where the
molding should hit. Three-sixteenths of an inch in from
the edge of the doorframe is standard. Trace the corner
with a pencil. Then make similar marks down the doorframe
to give yourself a reference for lining up the moldings.
The first cuts you'll make are for the sides. Figure out
how the molding will sit on the frame and make a flush cut
at the bottom edge. 
One at a time hold the molding in place and line it up
with the vertical mark that you made in the upper corner
as well as the marks down the casing. Use a horizontal
line to mark your moldings; this mark will become the
inside of your miter for the casing. 
Use a miter box to make a forty-five degree cut for each
side. 
Line up the pieces and secure the finishing nails,
alternating between the frame and the wall stud. One nail
every foot or so. A nail gun will make short work of this
step. 
Once both pieces are in place, position the molding that
will be the upper casing so it's top is flipped downward.
Use the top points of your miter cuts on the sides to mark
the locations for the outside cuts on this piece. 
Place the moldings in your miter box and make your cuts.
These will be inward cuts and your marks will end up being
the outer most points on the casing. 
Then simply secure the top piece to the door. Fill the
nail holes and touch up with paint.