Stud walls

Finding wall studs without a stud finder doesn't have to be a guessing game. If you're hanging something heavy on the wall, follow these best practices and pinpoint a stud with ease.

Confused with "16 on center" or "16 oc" for stud spacing? Learn exactly what on center (oc) means to see how far apart the studs in walls.

Here's a step by step guide of how I installed a stud wall for a customer yesterday. This is going to make a large walk-in wardrobe with long length shelves and rails Setting out. Always tricky in a old house. In the end I went square off the wall with the window as it looked right. The outside frame up. It's essential to get this level. Cut the uprights long enough to wedge the head and sole plate in place. I screwed these in but I also used a grab adhesive to stick them to the walls…

Dear Pat: We are building a room addition to our house. A group of friends is going to help frame and raise the walls. What is the best way to raise them, and how do we take care of bowed wall studs? -- Suzanne C.

Know how to frame a wall? You'll learn what straight and plum means. Grab a pile of 2x4's and read this guide on basic wall framing for a shed office.

Wood Stud Wall Framing Details: Exterior walls of wood-frame construction must be designed and constructed according to building code. Components include bottom and top plates, studs, king studs, jack studs, trimmer studs, cripple studs, sills, headers, and door and window openings.

Learn all the terminology you need to know: studs, plates, and blocking. Find out everything about handling a stud wall before you start your project.

Learn how to add a recessed shelf that fits inside the wall between studs. It’s a great storage solution for small spaces! I love the idea of making storage out of unused space, and one way to do this is to build

Guide describing how to frame a wall with minimal wall studs to prevent heat losses and gains through walls.

This illustrated article shows how basic interior wall–framing components are assembled, including wall studs, drywall, plaster, and panels In the illustra