You can search their name at Google Ecuador (www.google.com.ec). This is difficult if you dont speak Spanish (more on this later). You can also use the Ecuadorian version of Facebook: Sonico.com. Again, you need to be able to write and understand Spanish. Just a few months ago, I found a long, lost Ecuadorian friend by putting her name into both Google Ecuador and Sonico. Essentially, Google Ecuador brought me to Sonico and I found her on Sonico. A word of caution: dont give Sonico your e-mail address when you sign-up, which youll have to do to have access to the Sonico members. It will automatically e-mail everyone in your address book an invitation to Sonico in Spanish.I ended up with a lot of confused non-spanish speaking friends asking why I was sending them e-mails in Spanish. If you dont speak Spanish, you can use the Google Translator (translate.google.com). You go to the google translate site and paste the URL of the page you want to translate into the text block and click on translate. This can be quite laborious if you are going to a lot of pages. In that case, download the Chrome browser and add the Google Translate extension. This will add a check box where you just click yes (to the question: Translate page?) when you need a translation. Btw, this will allow translation of many different languages. Very cool.
How do I find metal studs without a stud finder?
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Measure from the Corner
You can attempt the “knock test” near the corner to see if you can determine where the shorter stud-spacing might have been added. This is most effective if you're measuring a corner of the exterior of the house, which is why it is the least effective way to find a stud without a stud finder.
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The first is by tapping the wall at intervals and listening to the sound it makes. If you tap a stud, the knock should be deeper and sound less hollow. Using the smallest drill bit you have, drill a small hole at the bottom of the wall near to the skirting board. If you hit wood, you have found a stud.
Also, how do you tell if youre drilling into a stud? Make a fist and knock on the wall with your knuckles. In some places, you****ll hear a hollow sound. Other areas will sound more “solid.” The “solid” sound indicates you have knocked on a stud. Measure 16 to 25 inches away from either side the first stud and rap on the wall again to hear if you****ve hit another one.
Secondly, how do I find a stud with a magnet?
Use magnets to help locate the screws in the studs, but also try to imagine the hidden structure underneath. While magnets are usually helpful, the process is easier if you look for some underlying clues. Many studs are spaced about 16 inches apart. Start your search from one edge of the wall, and work 16” from there.
How much weight can drywall hold?
This can be 5 to 10 pounds, but keep in mind that the drywall is an extremely brittle material and, it is not strong enough to hold the weight for a longer period of time. If you dont have any anchors to use or other hardware to use, then youll want to make sure you find a stud to drill your screws into.
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