GNU/Linux Mint 18.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 18.x Sarah/Serena/Sonya/Sylvia 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 18 Build Custom Kernel Guide