A/V: NARRATOR (VO): Anyone who enjoys working with wood or making things should consider a career in carpentry. Most people know the role carpenters play in building houses: cutting, shaping, and fastening wood and other construction materials. But carpenters also perform a wide variety of tasks in other locations, such as installing rafters, joists, windows, and subflooring in office buildings. Some particularly skilled individuals set hardwood floors, build custom kitchen cabinets, and make and install decorative trim. Others specialize in restoration and repair—whether for a 20 year-old house or a 200 year-old piece of history. Time, effort, physical strength, and the ability to work with your hands are essential to master this trade. Math skills and a willingness to work in all kinds of weather are also important. But there always seems to be work for a good carpenter, whether as part of a construction crew or as a self-employed handy-person.