Looking for an easy way to find a stud in the wall? Look no further! In this humorous and educational short, we unravel the ...

Whether you’re hanging shelving, a large mirror, or brackets for a flat screen TV, you need a wall stud to ensure items actually, well, stay on the wall. “Sometimes it’s not the weight of the item,” ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you're hanging pictures or a new TV, a bit of wall decor does wonders to make a room feel ...

Q. I need to install shelves in various rooms. I was given a stud finder to help determine the best places to hang the shelves. For the life of me, I can’t figure out how to use it! Any advice? A.

We’ve all been there at some point: anxiously trying to find a wall stud while you’re in the process of hanging a picture, shelf, or TV mount. Most stud finders are inconsistent at best, and I’ve ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Studs run vertically behind the drywall in your home or apartment. Knocking, using magnets, and ...

Sooner or later, all homeowners will want to securely hang or brace some heavy item on a wall inside the house. Since most walls in a house are built of sturdy vertical 2-by-4 wood supports, called ...

Finding concealed wall studs or ceiling joists is a key part of many home-improvement projects, but do-it-yourselfers often find the search frustrating. The existing structural members are needed for ...

Q Is there a surefire way of finding a stud in a lath and plaster wall? My stud-finder reacts to the whole wall. You'd think it was one solid stud! I'm tired of making holes and then having to patch ...

If you’re hanging or mounting heavy items on your walls, such as mirrors or flat-screen TVs, you need to attach them to a stud—the wooden or metal beams that make up your home’s framing. Since these ...

There are always projects to do, especially in old homes. We struggle to try and use modern products in old buildings — with mixed results. Sometimes we make things worse, or we buy something that is ...

Installing shelves? Hanging a mirror? You’ll need more than drywall to hang them on. You need the solid backing of studs--the vertical 2x4s behind finished walls. Here are some ways to find them: * ...