Struggling to keep walls straight when building with lumber

Kiln-dried lumber definitely helps, but I've also found that how you store it at home makes a big difference. I built a simple rack in my garage to keep boards flat and off the ground—just some scrap 2x4s and brackets. Letting them acclimate for a few days before framing seems to reduce warping issues later on. Might be worth trying if you've got the space...

Kiln-dried lumber is great and all, but honestly, even with careful storage, I've still had boards twist on me. Built my deck last summer, stored everything flat and dry for a week, and still ended up wrestling a few warped boards into place...maybe luck plays a part too?