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Constructing a Load-Bearing Stud Wall If you are building on a concrete slab, you will need to use pressure-treated 2x4 lumber. -
Platform Framing vs Balloon Framing Balloon or platform framing, which is right for you? Find out here! -
Building a Wall 3 - Three Stud Corner and Windows The "three stud corner" is a good choice for stability and the best choice for providing a nailing surface
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Building a Wall 2 - Layout A good wall needs a good layout. Learn how to construct the basic framework for your wall. -
How to Build a Knee Wall Partition: Part 2 Read Part 2 of our series on building a knee wall partition. -
How to Soundproof a Room Invisible sound dampening in 4 steps. -
Interior Remodel Preparation - Tearing Down Walls Undertaking any type of demolition is one type of interior remodel that can create quite a mess. If you
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About Concrete Block Walls A cinder or concrete block wall is often installed by homeowners in a number of different applications.ApplicationsWalls
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Wall Framing Design: Built-In Bookshelves. You can build a very nice bookshelf with very little effort into your existing wall framing to liven
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Enhanced Home Design with Curved Wall Framing You can easily enhance your home design with curved wall framing. Curved wall framing is basically building
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Built-In Wall Unit Ideas One of the ways that you can increase the value of your home not only for potential buyers but also your
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How To Build A Pony Wall A pony wall is a low wall used to segregate different areas in a room. They are great for large rooms
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Construct A Stone Interior Wall A stone interior wall can add a striking appearance to any home. Many landscape companies offer a wide
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Adding a Wall Between a Ceiling Joist Ceiling joists are required construction elements that are necessary in a home. The joist is the beam
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Installing A Sub Wall There are many people who enjoy the feel of a half wall, and installing a sub wall is easier than you
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Attaching Wall Framing to Concrete Flooring Attaching your wall framing to the concrete floor is a necessary part of the process after building a
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How To Soundproof Your Home Office Soundproofing a home office provides a way to stop noises from entering the room and disrupting your
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Designing And Building A Stylish Room Divider An appropriate room divider can sometimes be difficult to find, so that is why it may be a good idea
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How To Frame and Sheetrock a Wall To remodel a home or create a new room, you may need to frame walls in your home. Whether you are doing
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Wall Footing Preparation Instructions When building a concrete wall, a wall footing is the most important part of the entire structure. With
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Installing an Acoustic Barrier If you are looking to create an area that has a little extra sound proofing, you should try to install
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What is a Fire-Rated Wall? A fire-rated wall is a feature of a building’s passive fire protection system that has been checked
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What Underlayment to Use for Wall Sheathing Wall sheathing is the covering on the exterior of the house, over the frame. This underlayment is the
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Installing a Nail Plate to Protect Wiring A nail plate installed in your walls can save a home owner trouble. When electricians run wire through
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Working With Metal Studs In Soffit The use of metal stud work for framing in additions, interior walls, and soffits is becoming more widely
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How to Make a Fire Rated Wall A fire rated wall can be one of two types. A true fire wall is one that is not only designed to prevent
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Drywall Construction Techniques Techniques and tricks used in drywall construction are helpful, especially for beginners or do-it-yourselfers.
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Drywall Hanging Tools Drywall hanging tools are essential for doing the rough work in all of the many kinds of projects that
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How to Hang Drywall Once you have completed the ceiling in your home, you need to hang a drywall. Start by gathering all
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Hanging Drywall Vertically Whichever direction you choose to do it, hanging drywall can be somewhat time consuming. Some people
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How to Install a Fire Damper A fire damper is a mechanism that regulates the moisture and oxygen entering a fireplace. It controls
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The Importance of Fire Damper Instructions Fire dampers are products that are considered as passive fire protection (PFP). They are utilized in
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How to Strengthen an Existing Pier Foundation A house may be at risk to damage if it has an old pier foundation. The foundation is a fulcrum where
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How to Level a Pier Foundation Building a strong and safe home requires a strong foundation and a pier foundation is the exact fit for
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What is a Pier Foundation? A pier foundation is built several feet above the ground. It is supported by pillars and post. This type
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How to Frame a Wall for Built-in Bookshelves Built in bookcases add space to a home but built in bookshelves can also increase its overall value as
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Restoring Antique Corbels Antique corbels have come into fashion in the last couple of years in the field of home decor. Corbels
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Installing Cabinet Corbels Cabinet corbels are home décor items that can be installed to provide support for beams, cornices
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Exterior Corbels and Brackets The use of exterior corbels is a great way to add a stately look to the exterior of your home. They make
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How to Build a Stud Wall Part 1 With today’s internet, and many of the locally available home improvement outlets, learning how