Maybe you have never even considered this. All the different species of lumber is grown and milled so quickly in this Century that the tendency to bow, twist and warp is high. This effects you as a construction diy builder. Bowed studs create a wall that is not likely to allow proper plumbing (vertical placement accuracy), can make ripples and create cracks in other materials that mate up to this crooked wall.

How to deal with this issue[warped and bowed studs/walls] can help you to develop a more accuratly tuned sound environment. The essential "tool" to make a straight wall is your eyes. Surprised? You shouldn't be. Taking the time to watch your materials, how they look and what can you do to make them fit together better is a primary difference between a hacked up build and a Professional looking framing job. Watch the video, get the tip, and build a better, straighter and more accurate wall!