Finding Studs

(And other mythical creatures)

As every woman over the age of 40 knows, studs are impossible to find. Especially behind plaster/lathe walls.  Even the most advanced stud finders from the big box stores or Match.com will be at a loss.

I discovered a little trick that sometimes works. It's not full proof, but it's a good start. 

Take a magnet and hang it on a string. Run the magnet along the wall. The magnet will be attracted to the nails in the studs and cling to the wall. Sometimes it can get confused if there is metal mesh in the wall. It's not a perfect system, but it's still better than bleeding knuckles from knocking on a plaster wall for an hour. 

Also, paint-and-primer-in-one will not cover walls evenly despite what the almighty tv claims. It will take at least two coats to cover evenly.