Measuring correctly is an important skill if you want to frame. ‘Measure twice, cut once’ is a handy expression. In this country, we mostly use the imperial measure but metric is creeping in. Here are some important aspects to consider. In one foot of imperial measure there are twelve inches. These are further broken...
So lets build a wall. We will keep it simple and small to begin with. How about a partition wall? That should be simple enough to give us the basic ‘bones’ of a wall. I have to build such a creature in the master bath of my home (says my wife,) so let us...
Framing is the most important step in building a structure such as a single detached house. I say that with all due respect to cribbers (the guys who put the foundations together.) Think of a home as you would your own body. Basically, your skeletal system is the framing of your body. If you...
First homes are meant to be grown out of and renovated for increased value. Rarely does the new owner intend to stay for a lifetime. However, when owners grow attached to the home and neighborhood, and have the job stability to stay in one place, they may never leave! With growing families or the...