Framing A Basement: Use a Separate Pressure Treated Bottom Board on the Slab

Installing framing members on a slab requires use of a pressure treated bottom board to avoid wood rot.  Concrete slabs will wick moisture between the underlying dirt base and the wood members sitting on top of the slab.  If untreated wood is used for the bottom board, the high moisture level will promote rapid decay. The obvious way to incorporate a pressure treated base board is to use one in lieu... 

How to Frame with Steel (Metal) Studs

My brother and his wife are right in the middle of renovating their kitchen. They are at the framing and drywalling step right now and I got a chance to help out installing steel studs. Steel studs make a great alternative to wood. They have some big benefits (that I’ll write about later) and are easy to install. This post will go over how to install steel studs and the tools required. Tools...