Mounting a TV on your wall requires drilling into a stud: the vertical wooden beam inside your wall that provides the structural support needed to hold heavy weight. Drywall alone can't handle a TV, even with heavy-duty anchors. Doing so is how you end up with a shattered screen and a hole in your wall.

But what if you're ready to mount your TV and can't find your stud finder, or don't want to spend $30+ on a tool you'll barely use? Fortunately, you don't actually need one.

There are several household tricks that locate studs just as effectively, using items you already have at home. Here are five ways to locate wall studs so you can mount your TV safely.

1. Use a magnet and string

This simple trick uses two household items you probably already have: a magnet and a piece of string. Mea

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