Exterior walls can be framed with standard 2-by-4 studs, or larger 2-by-6s. Both are widely available, and easy to measure, cut, and nail — for you or your contractor. To choose between them, you need ...

Ahead, find pro-tips and advice about how to frame a window from contractor Gerda Swedowsky and Randall Roberts from Window ...

In part 2 of this 3-part series, we will learn how to frame windows and doors in a room, specifically in a basement setting. This technique is applicable to various spaces, including basements, attics ...

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 ...

In the sustainable home building industry, many prospective homeowners want to make environmentally friendly choices, but struggle to make sense of a building industry that labels every house framing ...

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? ...

APA’s Compelling Conversations features building professionals discussing important issues with APA experts and what they mean for the building industry. In this edition, APA Engineered Wood ...

Margaret Charnas' kids delay bedtime by standing in front of theirs, asking endless questions. Wynn Burkett wants her son to know his namesakes - four generations of Williams that have come before him ...