Wall Construction

Successfully mount supports on any wall.

They come in several main varieties.

Every structure needs the right foundation beneath it.

Different alternatives for a brick-looking finish.

You can never be too prepared before framing a room.

If you are building on a concrete slab, you will need to use pressure-treated 2x4 lumber.

A good wall needs a good layout.

Don't make the most common mistakes.

Techniques and tricks used in drywalling that can be useful.

Divide a room without making it cramped.

Learning how to build a stud wall can serve you well and is not too difficult.

Fire dampers regulate moisture and air entering a fireplace.

Accent the corners of the interior and exterior of a home.

When deciding which type of corner bead to use, you want to consider both the pros and cons. Here are

How to choose the right compound to repair a wooden corbel.

Tips on special materials for soundproofing walls and ceilings.

A stud wall is a non-load-bearing wall.

A wall partition divides rooms.

Interior aluminum wall cladding is a durable option.

Built-in bookshelves have a classical, homey appeal.

Attaching your wall framing to the concrete floor is a must.

It can add a striking appearance to any home.

A pony wall is a low wall used to segregate different areas in a room.

Find out more about fastening furring strips to concrete.

The use of metal studs to do the framing in carpentry work.

Corner bead is usually a slender plastic or metal strip.

Fire-rated walls are a passive fire protection system.

Wall sheathing is the covering on the exterior of the house.

Countertop corbels and brackets are essentially mechanisms that hold up the countertop, either literally

A house may be at risk of damage if it has an old pier foundation.

A wall stud may become bowed in your home due to several reasons, commonly involving moisture or structural anomalies.

A fire rated wall can be one of two types.

Clean your drywall tools to extend their life for years.

Hanging drywall can be time consuming.

Balloon or platform framing, which is right for you? Find out here!