Remodeling a home usually consists of removing and building walls. These are both jobs that a motivated DIYer can take on and save some money in the process. Building a wall starts with assembling and ...

It’s easy to mistake pipes, wiring, and more for a stud if you’re inexperienced. Follow our best tips for success every time.

In this step-by-step episode, learn how to frame basement walls like a pro covering layout, measuring, cutting, and securing your studs. Whether you're finishing a basement for the first time or ...

If you’re doing some home renovation work or hanging something up, you’ll need to know where the studs in your walls are. But you don’t need a fancy stud finder device—a magnet will do just fine. Most ...

Q: When shopping for a condo, what should I look for in the way of insulation R values, studs, sheetrock, etc., that would point to construction that will mitigate noise? A: Look for R11 insulation, ...

A company in Windsor, Calif. recently announced it has developed a structural wall system that uses a combination of bamboo-based engineered panels and metal to produce wall cavities that eliminate ...

Question: We are considering building a new efficient house and we want more soundproofing between rooms and to curb outdoor noise. Will standard energy-efficient insulation be enough to block the ...