# The Best Way to Find Wall Studs
Wall studs are the wooden beams located behind a wall that provide stabilization and support. They are often used by homeowners to nail or staple heavy objects to the wall. While there are a few ways to figure out where studs might be located based on sight or the sounds produced by knocking on a wall, the best way to find wall studs is to use an electronic stud finder.
Things You'll Need
- Electronic stud finder
Instructions
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Hold the stud finder flat against the wall for a few moments in order to calibrate it. Holding it in place helps the stud finder measure the depth of the wall.
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Keep the stud finder flat against the wall and move it from left to right.
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Watch the light on the stud finder. On many models, when you near a stud, a red light will rapidly blink. When the stud finder is directly on a stud, the stud finder will make a sound and a solid green light will appear.
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