About this magazine

Building Room to Live and Work

Virtually at Home shows you how to build the room you need using the space you already have. We measure the drywall and map the outlets. You might have a 120-square-foot spare bedroom or an unfinished garage. We focus on physical materials.

We help you turn that raw footprint into a finished place to work. Every plan counts the dollars. Building a usable room takes basic math and a clear plan. You will learn to cut wood and pull wire.

Focus and Quiet

A quiet room requires mass and physical separation. Jess Underhill writes about Home Office Setup, Backyard Offices and Soundproofing. She shows you how to frame a new wall with studs spaced exactly 16 inches apart. Your structure will hold strong.

Hang thick 5/8-inch drywall to drop outside noise by a full 15 decibels. This stops the street noise. Jess helps you run a 20-amp breaker to a shed before the winter frost hits. Send your layout questions to jess@virtuallyathome.com.

Recreation and Wiring

A good media room needs clean power and controlled light. Alex Whitcomb covers Home Theater, Game Rooms and Smart Home Upgrades. He shows you exactly where to mount heavy 100-watt speakers on the bare wall studs. Your space will sound clear.

Alex explains how to route thick HDMI cables behind the baseboards without bending them flat. He tests smart switches. You will read about linking separate parts to a single local hub for easy control. Send screen questions to alex@virtuallyathome.com.

Get in Touch

We write for people holding a tape measure and a rough budget. We want to see your plans. You can ask us your specific wire layout and heavy drywall questions. We read every single note.

We keep track of the physical problems you face in your own space. You are not building a whole house. You just need a functional room for your desk and chair. Head over to our contact page to send a message.