TIL a magnetic stud finder saved my drywall patch job

I used to skip using a stud finder and just guessed where the studs were. This time, my patch was sagging because I missed the frame. Borrowing a neighbor's magnetic one showed me the exact nail spots under the paint. Now I see that even a simple gadget can prevent a lot of rework.

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spencer_wood6mo ago

Good tools stop small jobs from turning into big ones.

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emery3726mo ago

My Phillips head screwdriver is basically a universal problem solver at this point, from tightening cabinet hinges to prying open paint cans. It's amazing how many "big jobs" are just a loose screw away from becoming a total disaster. I guess my version of a good tool is whatever is already in my hand when something breaks. What's your most used tool that probably isn't meant for half the jobs you use it for?

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casey4855mo ago

Totally agree about the screwdriver, mine's basically a tiny crowbar. Spencer_wood is right, but sometimes the best tool is just whatever stops the swearing.

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