The basement ceiling is a grid of exposed floor joists with plumbing, electrical wiring, and HVAC ductwork running through it. The joists are the floor

The wall you are framing runs along the basement perimeter. The stud layout is 16 inches on center, bottom plate anchored to the concrete floor,

The great foundation-versus-concealer debate has a definitive answer, and it depends entirely on what you’re trying to hide. Apply foundation first if you want an