Am I in Danger After Drilling Near Electrical Wires?
Hey everyone! I'm feeling a bit anxious about mounting my TV, and I could really use some reassurance (or awareness). I found some studs to drill into, but…
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Best Stud Finders for Hanging a TV in an Older Home
I just moved into a home from the 1940s and I'm trying to hang a TV on the wall. I have a Bosch GMS120 stud finder that has…
How Do I Find Wall Studs for My Floating Desk Brackets?
I'm building an angled floating desk and I managed to attach the brackets to one wall (which is plaster) without a hitch. However, I'm having a tough time…
Why Isn’t My Screw Going In All the Way?
Hey everyone, I recently used a stud finder to install a curtain bracket. The top screw went in smoothly, but the bottom one only went halfway in and…
Can I Use a Stud Finder Instead of a Metal Detector for Checking Wood?
I recently got a DeWalt 733 planer to process some timber that I salvaged from shipping pallets. Before I start planning, I need to check each plank for…
Help! My Stud Finder is All Over the Place – TV Mounting Dilemma!
I'm trying to hang a TV in my apartment, but I'm having a really tough time figuring out where the studs are. The stud finder keeps giving me…
Why is my stud finder detecting electrical signals everywhere on one wall?
I'm trying to hang a TV in my living room, but I've hit a snag with my stud finder. I'm in a 50s brick ranch house, and the…
What Did I Hit While Drilling in the Drywall Near an Outlet?
I was drilling into my drywall to install a shelf and hit something hard, which felt almost like metal. It happened close to an outlet, but everything is…
Tips for Mounting a TV on an Outdoor Wall with No Detected Studs
I'm trying to mount a 65" TV on what I believe is an exterior wall, but my stud finder isn't detecting any studs. I've successfully mounted TVs before,…
Help! Can’t Find the Studs in My Wall for TV Mounting
I'm trying to find the studs in an exterior wall to mount my TV, but I'm running into some real problems. I used a stud finder and it…
What’s the Best Way to Find Studs in 100-Year-Old Walls?
I'm trying to hang something on my walls, but my house was built in the 1930s and has those old horsehair plaster walls with wire mesh underneath. I've…
Tips for Finding Studs in an Old House?
Hey everyone! My wife and I are planning to rearrange our living room and want to wall mount our TV. We're struggling with finding the studs since the…