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No I agree that sill plates are not usually shimmed although I am no expert, my opinion is based on the fact that I could find no reference of shimming interior wall sill plates online. I think it was just a case of poor workmanship on the part of my builder's framing crew,

Ya that section of wall crosses the joists so I was able to hit two of the joists.

Thanks bud, I actually did that but first added additional shims next the the three existing ones. That alone seemed to quieten down the wall. I added the screws next and intended to remove them if the sound returned but it hasn't so I think I'm good now.

Hey Sparky617, thanks for the information but I don't think it's that the builder constructed the wall shorter to fit it under the ceiling height. We watched our house being constructed back in 2005 and the walls on the second floor get fully constructed first then the trusses were installed...

I should have mentioned that the popping sounds happen when you walk around the room within 6 feet or so of the wall in question.

Hey everyone, I’ve got an issue with popping/cracking sounds coming from a area of an interior wall where the floor meets the wall in my son’s bedroom on our second floor. It’s been very annoying for him and us over the years and it was high time I got around to fixing it. I did my research and...

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I appreciate it.

Hi Everyone, I’ve come across an issue with installing some linear LED wall sconces that I need some help with. They cannot be installed into a standard junction box as the mounting base is a small diameter. The offshore seller advised that they can only be installed on the wall by drilling...

Thanks for the kind words.....

Health is something most of us take for granted until we get a scare. I for one have learned a great deal over the last year & a half from the way my wife has handled her battle with breast cancer. She looks & acts meek & mild, but underneath a warrior lurks.

I went with a built-in cove base like the one in the link. It turned out awesome. http://www.garagecoatings.com/images/speed-cove10_w670.jpg

No, none at all.

Thanks man.

Sorry for so long for an update. Forgot I didn't post this. I settled on the 8? x 4? Safe Rack Ceiling storage unit in the gun metal grey. The rack looks great in the garage & holds a ton of stuff. I wanted it in a different location but it had to go where it could be safely hung...

It feels smooth, but not slippery...it has somewhat of a texture but the clear finish they put on top must have a slip resistant additive in it. Only downside is during winter, the slop that falls off the vehicles soaks into the concrete and you're just left with the dirt. With this type of...