


There’s too much at stake to be less than 100 percent certain of the location of the stud’s center. Sure, nailing into drywall alone may be sufficient for hanging light wall art, but these fasteners can cause the wall to crumble if weighed down too much-not like the wood studs that exist to hold up drywall. Photo: When hanging heavy mirrors, bracing large furniture, wall-mounting a new television, or erecting shelving, you need to start with the sturdy support of a 2×4 wall stud.
