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THERE ARE ACTUALLY 8 METHODS IN THIS VIDEO due to a small editing fiasco. MORE IS ALWAYS BETTER THOUGH, RIGHT?! :)

Who needs a studfinder? These 8 ways to find a stud are the best and the weirdest! Here at The Honest Carpenter, we personally think #3 is the best, but #7 is the weirdest method that REALLY WORKS!!

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There are a lot of ways to find a stud. But these are the ones that I use as a professional carpenter, plus a couple weird ones thrown in!

8 WAYS TO FIND A STUD:
1: The Knocking Method: Use a 16 oz. hammer wrapped in a wash cloth to knock on the wall. The space between studs will make a low pitch sound. The point on studs will make a higher pitch sound.
2: The Electric Razor Method: Batterypowered electric razors also work well. Press them to the wall and move the sideways. Vibrations will make a higherpitched sound on studs.
3: Use Magnets! : This is by far the best method. I use rare earth neodymium magnets to find screw heads where drywall is attached to studs.
4: Look For Outlets And Lightswitches: These electrical boxes are almost always mounted to studs. Just knock on the wall to either side of the outlet.
5: Look For Nails In Trim: Carpenters mostly try to nail trim to studs for better support. Look for trim nails that painters did not effectively hide, then test the wall with a magnet.
6. Look For Popped Screws: Drywall screws that don't get set deeply enough sometimes pop their mud patches. Use a bright light held near the wall to make them stand out visibly.
QUICK TIP: Remember that studs are spaced 16" oncenter, except in some newer homes where they are spaced 24" oncenter.
6 (b): The Coathanger Method: Straighten a wire coathanger, then put a crook partway down. Punch a dimesized hole in the wall. Feel the coathanger through and swing it around until it hits a stud. Pull the coathanger out at that angle and hold it up to the hole in the wall. You'll be able to see the approximate stud location.
#7: The Steel Wool Method: Rub two pads of steel wool together near the wall. The friction between metal surfaces will produce a small electrical charge. Filaments with this charge will fall down the wall and get stuck on screw heads magnetically. These are your stud locations.

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