How to Frame Walls for a Basement Room | This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva partitions off a below-grade space. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Shopping List for How to Frame Walls for a Basement Room:
- pressure-treated 2x4s [amzn.to/2Vb9Fcw], used as the bottom wall plates
- 2x4s, used as the top wall plates and studs [amzn.to/2Vb9Fcw]

Tools for How to Frame Walls for a Basement Room:
- 2-foot and 6-foot levels [amzn.to/2ZVAu3l]
- chalk line [amzn.to/2VaA4Hs]
- circular saw [amzn.to/2vCDQtY]
- layout square [amzn.to/2vAevkn]
- cordless framing nailer [amzn.to/2UU4wAE], or hammer [amzn.to/2ZTYvYy] and 16d nails [amzn.to/2GXCUWc]
- powder-actuated nail gun [amzn.to/2PJaR0M]
- hearing and eye protection [amzn.to/2Wgo3N7]

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