Studs are the vertical members that, together with the plates, make up the wall frames. They are usually 2x4s or 2x6s spaced 16 or 24 inches on-center and can be standard framing lumber or ...

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If you’re hanging or mounting heavy items on your walls, such as mirrors or flat-screen TVs, you need to attach them to a stud—the wooden or metal beams that make up your home’s framing.