In article , Mr Downtown "Mr Downtown" wrote:
I want to put up a sort of lightweight temporary wall, supported by a
"temporary" stud pushing up into a (concrete slab) ceiling and down into
the carpet. So I'm trying to think of the best way to make it push up
on the ceiling and down on the floor--a sort of reverse turnbuckle.
Ideas so far:
[snip of really rather silly ideas]
Comments on these, or altogether new ideas are welcomed.

On the off-chance that this is serious, and not a troll... just go to Home
Depot and buy yourself a house jack. That's *exactly* what they're made for.