Mount any home decor with these safe and secure stud finders

Thursday, July 2, 2020 - 14:40 in Physics & Chemistry

Find the right spots. ( Manja Vitolic via Unsplash/)Mounting wall shelves and picture frames is a relatively simple task that should look effortless by design, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. If the object you’re hanging up has any substantial weight to it, it’s essential to ensure that the screws are entering a wall stud behind your plaster or drywall for it to be truly secured. Keeping the right stud finder in your toolbox doesn’t only save you time and prevent you from accidentally punching holes in the wrong place, it also practically guarantees that your shelf or large artwork won’t come crashing down at some inopportune time. Some models simply detect wood and metal studs and others can locate electrical wiring, but they all play an essential part in any well-rounded home-improvement arsenal.Below, some of the best stud finders currently on the market.Find out if it’s...

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