GNU/Linux Mint 17.x Installing Latest Kernel Guide
Hi! The linked Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Build and Install a Custom Linux Kernel in Mint 17.x Qiana/Rafaela/Rebecca/Rosa LTS Amd64 GNU/Linux Desktop.
Especially relevant: this Mint Kernel Setup make use of the latest Source Code.
Again this tutorial make it the Easy Way and so is intended especially for Beginners.
GNU/Linux Mint 17 Build Custom Kernel Guide