In the world of home improvement, there might not be a task more frustrating than locating a stud. And finding a stud could make that next picture hanging project a lot more complicated than it has to be. Fortunately for you, there are a number of products on the market today to help make this job easier. In this installment of our Cool Tools series, we’re featuring a cool magnetic stud finder from StudPop.
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Stud finders come in a few different varieties, but how do they work? Your most basic use either electricity or (in this demonstration) magnets to find studs in your walls, floors and ceilings. Here’s how it works - behind your drywall, the framework of your house consists of wooden boards that are held in place by various fasteners. These fasteners are made of metal, so when you run a magnetic stud finder across the surface, it will be attracted to the metal concentrated where those studs are placed.
The StudPop magnetic stud finder has the added benefit of being super lightweight so you can carry it with you or store it without taking up too much room. Plus it works for sheetrock, plaster, wood, even tile.
Another word about why you might need to find a stud. For certain hanging or mounting projects, you may be OK just drilling into the drywall in between the studs. However, if you’re hanging or mounting anything of significant weight (including televisions) you want to make sure it’s mounted safely and securely, so all the more reason to rely on a stud to carry the load.
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