In both plaster and drywall, hanging heavy pictures on the studs are best for stability and long-term support. But if the perfect location doesn’t have a stud, there are other ways to safely hang ...

Q: We would like to hang pictures, some of them rather large, on a plaster wall. Can you tell us the best way to do this? We are afraid of cracking the plaster. A: With proper technique, hanging ...

Looking to hang something on your wall? You’ll need to find a stud (and not the kind with broad shoulders and a square jaw). Studs are vertical 2-by-4-inch beams that make up the frame of your house.

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Knocking, using magnets, and flashlights are a few ways to help you locate a stud without a stud finder.

I might be completely bonkers, but I am looking to replace my current ageing Ikea Jerker (it has served me well but is starting to show its age, it has moved a few times and I just want a bit more ...

When it comes to hanging things on your walls, adhesives can only do so much. If you need to securely display framed artwork or install wall-mounted shelves, you’ll probably have to do a little ...

Do whatever is necessary to protect the flooring from damage. We saved the cardboard boxes from the luxury vinyl plank ...