FAIRBANKS — Double wall construction is a good option for a high-performance wall in a cold climate. Double walls have been built since the early days of super-insulated houses in the 1970s and are ...

Q: When shopping for a condo, what should I look for in the way of insulation R values, studs, sheetrock, etc., that would point to construction that will mitigate noise? A: Look for R11 insulation, ...

Using a stud finder may seem unnecessary, but it's probably one of the most important steps when it comes to hanging anything substantial on the wall, says Anna Kroesser of Kroesser + Strat Design, ...

Not to be confused with handsome men or breeding horses, studs are basically large vertical beams that help make up stud walls, whether they be structural or to partition rooms. Studs can be wood or ...

Dear Pat: We are building a room addition to our house. A group of friends is going to help frame and raise the walls. What is the best way to raise them, and how do we take care of bowed wall studs? ...