[header] How to repair a door frame [title] Remove the door stop and molding. [step] Use a chisel and hammer or putty knife to pry the door stop and molding away from the frame. Start at the bottom of the frame and work your way up. 
[substeps] Take care not to damage the stop as you remove it from the frame. Place the claw end of the hammer on the side of each nail to support even removal.