Requirement

3. Woodwork and fixing things: choose three of seven

Required

Four are open to anybody, because you build or repair something rather than waiting for it to fail. Three need the fault to exist: a sagging door, a loose step, a fence. Painting here shares its whole kit with requirement 6(a).

What this is made of

3(a). Install or build equipment for storing tools
3(b). Build a workbench
3(c). Repair a piece of furniture
3(d). Paint or varnish furniture, a door, or trim
3(e). Repair a sagging door or gate
3(f). Repair a loose step or railing
3(g). Repair a fence

Where this step comes from

Home Repairs Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 3