STRUGGLING TO KEEP WALLS STRAIGHT WHEN BUILDING WITH LUMBER
Funny how you mention that—last year, I watched a crew fuss for hours over a single bowed stud in a guest suite. They finally just shimmed it and moved on. Once the Venetian plaster went up, you couldn’t tell at all. I get wanting perfection, but sometimes you have to trust the finish work will do its magic. Still, I can’t help but run my hand along the wall every time, just to check...
STRUGGLING TO KEEP WALLS STRAIGHT WHEN BUILDING WITH LUMBER
Yeah, I get that—sometimes you just have to accept a little imperfection. I’ve tried picking through stacks at the yard for straight studs, but even then, some twist up after a week inside. Shims help, but I always wonder if it’ll show later... Maybe I overthink it?
