cut the top and bottom plates to length (see figure a), then mark and drill 5/8-in. anchor bolt holes in the bottom plates. tack the pairs together and mark the window, door and stud locations.
48 september 2002 the family handyman 4 assemble each wall as shown in fig. a. cut your 2x4 studs 88-1/2 in. and adjust your window and door rough openings according to your win-dow size. tip up and brace each wall.