Building a wall starts with assembling and installing the frame, which are the 2x4-inch lumber stock that the wall is constructed from. Here's an overview of how to frame a wall from licensed ...

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,… ...

When installing a grab bar, make sure it is solidly anchored to the wall. The wall framing will dictate where the grab bar will be placed. VIEW E-EDITION. 99¢ for 6 mos. Support local journalism.

Framing artwork is just the first step. Figuring out how (and where) to hang it takes some doing. By Tim McKeough When you have a lot of art to display — or you just can’t decide which pieces ...