I just got my first home and while my girlfriend was tearing out wallpaper we discovered the shower hardware was routing water right into the wall. The whole corner of the framing is brittle or spongy. I cut out all the bad drywall. I got a drill, Hackzall, Sawzall, Circular Saw, and angle grinder. Plus PPE. If this was load bearing… it isn’t any more. Can I just cut out the bad wood and replace it?
I really would like to learn how to take care of of my own home. But everything is new to me. Thanks!
Replace the corner with a 4 x 4. Leave the 2 x 4 in place and it will be fine. Treat with mold inhibitor so it doesn’t keep growing. This way you don’t need to cut the pipes