Q: I’ve decided to build an outdoor shed using wood, but I’ve never built a wall before. What secrets can you share? A: Building a wall isn’t that hard, but there are many places you can make a ...
Q. I'm doing some remodeling work and I have to construct some interior wood walls. I haven't done this before and don't want to make mistakes. It doesn't seem too hard — actually it appears to be ...
Dear James: We are building a guest house using wood stud walls. We plan to build the walls on the ground and raise them. What is the easiest method to do this and have nice, flat walls? -- Laurie S.
This could have gone into AV or Other Hardware, but as it essentially involves carpentry I thought it best fit here. Please move it if it needs to be moved.<BR><BR>I just got a flat panel monitor arm ...
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How To Drill Into a Stud

Two benefits come with building or remodeling with wood studs. The studs provide the strength and framework for the structure, and the empty spaces between the studs serve an important function, too: ...
DEAR TIM: Yesterday I stopped by my new house that’s under construction. I go there at the end of each day to take photos. I saw a strange board nailed across the wall studs that surely is a mistake.
Q. I'm going to build a room addition myself because money is very tight. Can you help me understand how I frame in the door openings? I've never done this before and am very confused. Is the method ...
Whether you are mounting a TV, speaker, or on-wall shelf, it’s always best to anchor into a stud. Drywall anchors can work wall, but you never truly know the quality of drywall. There may be cracks ...
When you think of Milwaukee’s Packout storage system, you likely think of the modular tool boxes that are all the rage. The popularity is easy to understand, as the stackable designs are extremely ...