A hollow sound when you knock indicates that there’s nothing behind the drywall, whereas a more solid sound would suggest that there’s framework there to screw into. For the most part ...
We tested each tool on drywall and on two wood species, pine and birch. While cordless screwdrivers are not generally made for inserting screws into wood, some of today’s beefier models have ...
which gives you the confidence necessary to screw into its center. This unit also automatically adjusts to the depth of the drywall—up to 1.6 inches—and requires no calibration to get started.
The best way to hang heavy artwork on a wall built with studs — whether the studs are covered with stucco, plaster, drywall or wood paneling — is with screws that bite directly into the studs.