As the story goes…So there I was; up an 8’ stepladder in my garage and attempting to find the ceiling joists. I wanted to hang some newly purchased Christmas yard decorations to store them until next ...

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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

AIt’s easy to find a joist in the ceiling from which to hang the fan mounting box. A gadget called a stud finder reads differences in density electronically and lights or beeps to tell you when you ...

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 ...