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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Antwon asks: I’m putting a grab bar in my parent’s ceramic tile shower. Is there an easy way to locate the studs without tearing out the tile? Danny Lipford: It is fairly easy to find the wall stud in ...

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 ...