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Stud Finder.
Knocking can get it done, but the surety of knowing is a nice to have for sure.
Everyone*
*as long as you have a wooden house or something
I'm European and I'm always amused about these American things.
No need for a dedicated tool, I'm right here ;)
So you mean you are a dedicated tool?
I'm not saying I'm not a tool... you definitely don't need a stud finder when I'm right here
Daaaad...
Bonus functionality: running it over your chest and making beeping noises to make your wife scowl at you
Do you have one you recommend? I bought one but either I'm not using it correctly(most likely) or it doesn't work consistently.
I have a Bosch one from their professional range. Finds not only studs, but also wires, etc. Super useful, but expensive.
I've got a basic Zircon one, but my handyman has this fancier one: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Franklin-Sensors-ProSensor-M210-Center-and-Edge-Professional-Stud-Finder-FSM21012HD/317740851 Thinking of getting something like that.
For a cheap option, you can also use a magnet that's strong enough to find the drywall screws (assuming the construction is a wood frame with drywall)
All the features they pack into the fancier ones are totally worth it, IMHO.
I've bought multiple digital stud finders, not sure if they were bad but didn't even work half the time. Ended up buying a strong magnet and works way better since it finds the screws that hold the drywall up