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 ...

A fabricated header usually is made of two pieces of 2-by material with a half-inch spacer sandwiched between them. The spacer brings the width of the header to 31/2 inches — the width of a 2-by-4. A ...

Master the essentials of wall framing for modern sheds with this comprehensive tutorial covering layout, stud spacing, headers, and bracing techniques. Whether you're building a backyard office, ...

Q: I plan to build a new house. I know a traditional lumber-framed house is not the most efficient, though I have a cheap source of lumber. What are some tips for building an efficient house with ...

In Episode 13 of the Dream Shop Build Series, we install a heavy-duty girder truss designed to support the roof and second-story mezzanine. This video also covers framing the final wall in preparation ...