In your home, studs serve a vital purpose. "Studs are vertical wood or metal members arranged in a series to support structural elements within walls and partitions," explains Albert Rutkowski of ...

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 ...

Studs run vertically behind the drywall in your home or apartment. Knocking, using magnets, and flashlights are a few ways to help you locate a stud without a stud finder. This Craftsman stud finder ...

I need to hang some cabinets, but I don’t own an expensive stud-finder tool. In the past, when I’ve borrowed one I had limited success using it. Can you share any secrets on how to find wall studs or ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Studs run vertically behind the drywall in your home or apartment. Knocking, using ...

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,” ...

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 ...