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    Framing Carpentry

    Whether you’re putting up a new wall, building an addition or starting a home from the ground up, framing matters. Learn the necessary skills here.

    Lumber Prices Finally Fell in October (But Are Still Way Too High)

    Lumber prices dropped in early October, but not nearly enough, and now home builders and lawmakers are working together to bring about a solution.

    Home Builders and Remodelers Optimistic Heading Into Winter

    Remodeling and home building are in high demand, and industry pros anticipate no letup over...

    How to Make a DIY Dog House

    Your dog will love it. And so will you.

    Climbing Lumber Prices Continue to Complicate Home Building

    Historically high lumber prices are forcing U.S. builders to call off projects.
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    How to Finish, Frame, and Insulate a Basement

    With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other...

    Homebuilding Sector Drives Construction Employment Surge

    Residential construction led the way to another positive month for construction employment.
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    How to Increase Storage Space In Your Bathroom

    Turn unused bathroom space into a hidden yet functional cabinet. 

    Stuff We Love: 3 Distinctly Different Framing Hammers

    This edition of Stuff We Love focuses in on three framing hammers with a variety...

    How to Install Basement Windows and Satisfy Egress Codes

    How to saw the hole, frame the opening and set a basement egress window

    Check it Out: DEWALT Cordless Stud/Joist Drill

    We tested out this drill designed for rough-in work. Read on to see how it...

    Framing Basement Walls

    A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a...

    How to Build a Porch: Screen Porch Construction

    Add an enclosed screen porch to your house using basic framing and deck building techniques.

    Fool-Proof Wall Framing Tips for New Construction

    Learn how to frame a wall and avoid common framing errors with these pro tips...

    Metal Studs: How to Use and Frame With Metal Studs

    Tools and techniques for building basement and partition walls with steel studs.

    Fantastic Framing Tips the Pros Use

    Here are some great framing tips that will help you build your walls straight, strong...

    How to Build a Garage: Framing a Garage

    Learn how to build a garage with these tips to help you plan, build a...

    Framing Square Drilling Jig

    Want to cut holes in the same spot in a whole pile of workpieces? Read...

    How to Frame a Window, Build Window Headers and Door Headers

    These wooden “bridges” let you create lots of big openings without weakening the walls.

    Reader Project: Timber-Frame Shop

    From planning to finishing, Mike spent three years on his shop. He had lots of help from...