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Originally Posted by whytey
The best way to handle this is to find a light in the ceiling that is existing close to the area, the light fixture will be attached to one side of the joist. If it is a 2 storey they will be 16" apart. If it is an attic or roof they will be 24" apart.
Glen
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Been there, tried that
Nice try though Glen
They have no ceiling light fixtures in the room
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Originally Posted by gregzz4
Is there a ceiling fixture you could take apart to find where the joists are ?
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Originally Posted by Flash
nothing in the area such as a light... and we tired paper, cardboard and still got nothing... I went and picked up a $60 stud finder maybe this one will work... and yes I tried all directions. my basement is 16" centers and they joists run north to south...If I had the option to cut out a small peiece I would... but i'd never get that fixed and the other half is already wanting to murder me!
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