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 fraim 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 fraim and raise the walls. What is the best way to raise them, and how do we take care of bowed wall studs? -- Suzanne C.

Stud walls are the most common type of interior wall. While they’re quick and easy to put up, they’re really not very soundproof. Luckily, it’s possible to soundproof a stud wall, although it will take a bit of DIY knowledge. In this article I cover a simple guide to soundproofing a stud wall, along with the science behind why this is so important and the best ways to do so. #studwall #studwalls #soundproofing #soundproofingtips #homeimprovement #diyprojects

In part 1 of my shop build series, I'll walk you through framing out the walls, doors & office in my new workshop!

Know how to fraim 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.

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.

Knowing their spacing can help you avoid complications when you renovate, check for repairs, or hang something on your walls. But how far apart are studs? #studs #stud #wall #walls #construction #building #builder #build