We put a selection of stud finders through their paces on a wall of our own making and walls ... I found rare-earth magnets more convenient than other types, simply because they transport in ...

It's important to note that there are two types of stud finders. The first kind is a magnetic stud finder, which detects the nails and screws behind the wall. Electronic stud finders, on the other ...

Adding extruded polystyrene foam to the outside of existing walls is often done. In my experience, two inches of extruded polystyrene foam does a great job. I’ve done this approach on several projects ...