Finding concealed wall studs or ceiling joists is a key part of many home-improvement projects, but do-it-yourselfers often find the search frustrating. The existing structural members are needed for ...

AIt’s easy to find a joist in the ceiling from which to hang the fan mounting box. A gadget called a stud finder reads differences in density electronically and lights or beeps to tell you when you ...

After you have determined the spacing, locate and mark all joists with a chalk line so you can attach the furring strips without having to locate the joists again on each run.l Nail the 1" x 3" ...