Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Today I'm taking out a load bearing wall dividing the kitchen and living space in my Joshua Tree Cabin. The ceiling joists are spliced where the wall was, so I added a header or a "strongback" in the attic to make sure the ceiling doesn't sag. This project was fun and opening up the space made a huge difference. I've got more content in this series on the way! Make sure to subscribe!
-Mike Montgomery
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Hi, My name is Mike Montgomery and I'm a MAKER; a designer, builder, and full-time content creator. Accessibility is my focus with Modern Builds, not simply accessibility of designs, but accessibility in materials, information, and projects themselves. I've focused on creating furniture and DIY projects that are simple enough that any beginner maker can accomplish, yet interesting enough that any expert might be inspired. Building and making is becoming less and less of an exclusive hobby and profession. My goal is to reduce that separation even further.
Today I'm taking out a load bearing wall dividing the kitchen and living space in my Joshua Tree Cabin. The ceiling joists are spliced where the wall was, so I added a header or a "strongback" in the attic to make sure the ceiling doesn't sag. This project was fun and opening up the space made a huge difference. I've got more content in this series on the way! Make sure to subscribe!
-Mike Montgomery
Head to squarespace.com/modernbuilds to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MODERNBUILDS
MY SQUARESPACE TUTORIAL: youtu.be/6Ywu-1Q4Aew
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:
Sledgehammer: amzn.to/3vvOORN
Recipricating Saw: amzn.to/3F4uLwV
Sawzall Blade: amzn.to/3vB1N4Q
1/2" Drywall: From Home Depot
Drywall T-Square: amzn.to/3y7cJZh
Marker for Construction: lasso.to/amazon/zN6XcTic6e/buGkWwulaeM
Corner Bead: thd.co/3OT0fug
1 1/2" Drywall Screws: lasso.to/WTBkJU0oU0
1 1/2" Drywall Nails: amzn.to/3vz8aFJ
Joint Compound: thd.co/3vWdwtA
Joint Tape: amzn.to/3Kz4aco
12" Drywall Knife: lasso.to/amazon/m26GqPzBKt/buGkWwulaeM
Bucket Scoop: lasso.to/amazon/6jj4dl3gNL/buGkWwulaeM
Drywall Pole Sander: lasso.to/amazon/XXcsZ2la6v/buGkWwulaeM
Sanding Net: amzn.to/3s1qrcj
Pigment: lasso.to/amazon/oSK4a5vih3/buGkWwulaeM
(Food Dye works for pigment
)Where I Get My Music (Free Trial):
epidemicsound.com/referral/osroq1
Thanks for watching!!
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Instagram: goo.gl/UgEpJs | @modernbuilds
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Subscribe: goo.gl/pgDSS8
Website: modernbuilds.com
Merch: modernbuilds.com/store
___________________________________________________________________
Thanks for watching!
-Mike Montgomery
MODERN BUILDS
Hi, My name is Mike Montgomery and I'm a MAKER; a designer, builder, and full-time content creator. Accessibility is my focus with Modern Builds, not simply accessibility of designs, but accessibility in materials, information, and projects themselves. I've focused on creating furniture and DIY projects that are simple enough that any beginner maker can accomplish, yet interesting enough that any expert might be inspired. Building and making is becoming less and less of an exclusive hobby and profession. My goal is to reduce that separation even further.
