Some stud finders feature other helpful tools like deep scanning and AC wire detection. These prevent you from hitting a pipe ...

Nails hold into wood because of the pressure that wood fibers exert as they bend against the shaft when the nail pushes in.

ClarkDietrich, North America's largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products, announced today the acquisition of Studs Unlimited, effective Oct. 1.

Stud finders are great for when you need to hang something in your home, like mounting TVs, shelving, or mirrors.

Or get a stud sensor — but use it on the interior side of the wall. Stucco typically has chicken wire or other metal mesh hidden underneath, to give the stucco something to grip. The metal ...

The metal comes from the screws that hold the drywall to the ... you can use clues in the design of the room to help you figure out the most likely location for the wall studs. When you have ...

Others probe deeper or have a deep scan mode that penetrates two layers, often used on walls separating living space from a garage. Many stud sensors also have metal and live-wire detectors.

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In Orleans, a new child care center in Central City will be constructed on Freret Street totaling nearly $5 million. The ...

Don Magruder writes: "The advent of stone wool insulation is providing a unique value proposition for contractors and ...

It’s different than traditional fiberglass insulation in that it doesn’t use a kraft-face paper backing to staple into studs in the wall ... and cooling costs. Steel wool may provide ...