2y ago

What is an item below 100 bucks that everyone should own?

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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.
  
  You'll get walls one day, Uter :)
- 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...
- 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.
  
  Project Farm did a comparison video thay may be handy when you're in the market for a new stud finder
  https://youtu.be/sWMJhfMPWn4
  
  I love Project Farm! Thanks for the link.
  
  Here is an alternative Piped link(s): https://piped.video/sWMJhfMPWn4
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  Add a string and a small weight, and you've got a good plumb-bob to make the vertical stud more evident.
- 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 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

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