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  • The framing of a house.
    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
  • Building a Wall 4 - Nailing and Positioning It will be easy to nail the wall together if your layout marks are accurate and your pieces have been
  • A series of four wall studs with a cement wall in the background.
    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.
  • Installing recycled blue jean denim insulation between wall studs.
    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
  • About Cavity Wall Insulation Cavity wall insulation is needed in homes that have a two-layered external structure that creates a small
  • About Concrete Block Walls A cinder or concrete block wall is often installed by homeowners in a number of different applications.ApplicationsWalls
  • Wall Framing Design: Built-In Bookshelves. You can build a very nice bookshelf with very little effort into your existing wall framing to liven
  • Enhanced Home Design with Curved Wall Framing You can easily enhance your home design with curved wall framing. Curved wall framing is basically building
  • Framing New Walls in Your Finished Home Wall framing in a finished home requires the same framing methods used to erect the existing wood frame
  • 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
  • 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
  • Building A Stud Wall In Your Home Tackling the project for building a stud wall is not a tough job if you know what you are doing. In fact,
  • Construct A Stone Interior Wall A stone interior wall can add a striking appearance to any home. Many landscape companies offer a wide
  • Adding a Wall Between a Ceiling Joist Ceiling joists are required construction elements that are necessary in a home. The joist is the beam
  • 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
  • Attaching Wall Framing to Concrete Flooring Attaching your wall framing to the concrete floor is a necessary part of the process after building a
  • Constructing a Load-Bearing Stud Wall A load bearing stud wall is any of the exterior walls in a wood framed house, or an interior partition
  • How To Soundproof Your Home Office Soundproofing a home office provides a way to stop noises from entering the room and disrupting your
  • 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
  • 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
  • Wall Footing Preparation Instructions When building a concrete wall, a wall footing is the most important part of the entire structure. With
  • Installing an Acoustic Barrier If you are looking to create an area that has a little extra sound proofing, you should try to install
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Tips on Pouring Your Own Concrete Walls Pouring your own concrete walls is one way to save money when adding to your home. If done right, concrete
  • Working With Metal Studs In Soffit The use of metal stud work for framing in additions, interior walls, and soffits is becoming more widely
  • 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
  • Drywall Construction Techniques Techniques and tricks used in drywall construction are helpful, especially for beginners or do-it-yourselfers.
  • Drywall Hanging Tools Drywall hanging tools are essential for doing the rough work in all of the many kinds of projects that
  • How to Hang Drywall Once you have completed the ceiling in your home, you need to hang a drywall. Start by gathering all
  • Hanging Drywall Vertically Whichever direction you choose to do it, hanging drywall can be somewhat time consuming. Some people
  • How to Install a Fire Damper A fire damper is a mechanism that regulates the moisture and oxygen entering a fireplace. It controls
  • The Importance of Fire Damper Instructions Fire dampers are products that are considered as passive fire protection (PFP). They are utilized in
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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