For walls 40 to 48 in, place the studs on 12-in. centers and keep the rest of the wall the same. Don’t build the wall more than 48 in. high—a taller wall requires special engineering. Do the digging ...

Notches in non-bearing walls can't exceed 40 percent of their width. The edge of a hole must be at least 5/8 in. from the ...

Proceed carefully and precisely, and you’ll have no regrets. Of course, if you prefer the DIY route, you can find wall studs without dedicated equipment. While not fail-proof, these three ...