What are Wall Studs and Joists?
Today we’re going to talk about the difference between studs in the wall and joists in the floor and why you may need to find them…
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Why You Should Use a Stud Finder?
Today we’re going to talk about why you should use a stud finder. This is how many people look for studs behind their…
How to Use a Stud Finder
Today I’d like to talk to you about how to locate a stud using a Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep. Standard household walls…
Mapping the Wall
Today we’re going to talk about why you need to map out your wall when you’re looking for a stud. The problem is you…
Avoiding False Positives With Your Stud Finder When Locating Wall Studs
Today we’re going to talk about how to be sure the object you found is actually a stud. In our last video…
Finding Wall Studs through Thick Walls
Standard household walls have a single layer of drywall 1/2 of an inch to 3/4 of an inch thick. But some walls have two layers…
Finding Wall Studs through Textured Walls
Textured or plaster walls can cause a lot of problems for stud finders. It’s hard to keep the tool flush against the wall and…
Scanning Lath and Plaster Walls
Before drywall became popular many walls were built in the lath and plaster style. You’ll find them today in older and rural homes…
How to Find Metal using a Stud Finder
Today we’re talking about locating metal using a multi-function stud sensor, like this MultiScanner i520…
How to Use AC Scan Detection on Your Stud Finder/Multifunction Wall Scanner
Today we’re going to talk about how to find live wires using a multi-function stud sensor like this MultiScanner i520…
How to Locate Double and Triple Wall Studs with Your Stud Finder
Today we’re going to talk about Double and Triple studs. Where they might be and what you need to do about them…
How to Change the Batteries in your Zircon Stud Finder
All Zircon tools use 9 volt batteries. These are the same type of batteries that you use in your smoke detector. They last a lot…