Framework
Your home's framework—from the walls to the foundation to joists—supports everything else. Understand, maintain, and improve yours with our expert guides.
How to Remove an Interior Wall
Guide to Removing a Load-Bearing Wall
5 Signs To Tell If a Wall Is a Load-Bearing Wall
Subfloors and Underlayment for Ceramic Tile Floors
How to Level a Floor
OSB vs. Plywood: Best Subfloor Material Compared
What Is a Floor Joist? Overview, Span, Size, and More
10 Signs Your Home Has Foundation Problems
How to Fix Water Problems in the Crawl Space
Dimensional Lumber Sizes for Building and Remodeling
What You Should Know About Blow-In Cellulose Insulation
How to Remove a Non-Load-Bearing Wall
How to Install Floor Cement Board Underlayment for Tile
Choose the Best Underlayment for Laminate Flooring
Laminate Underlayment: What to Know Before Installation
8 Ways to Soundproof Between Floors to Dampen Noise
Subflooring vs Joists vs Underlayment: What's the Difference?
How to Use Cement Backer Board
Building Code Foundation Requirements
How to Jack up a House
What Is Rough-in Plumbing?
House Foundation Types, Uses, and Pros and Cons
How to Build a Basic Interior Wall in Just a Couple of Days
How to Convert a Flat Ceiling to Vaulted
How to Repair Cracks in a Concrete Wall
How to Frame a Window
Exposed Beam vs Exposed Joist Ceilings
10 Tips for Building a Room Addition With Contractors
15 DIY Cabin Plans for Every Size and Style
How to Estimate Framing Materials