If you are looking for a stud, you could tap (hollow sound means no stud), check for nails in windows or trim (usually nailed to a stud), or use a stud finder.
The cast of Stud Finder - 2009 includes: Matthew Blashaw as himself John DeSilvia as himself
An electronic stud finder will self calibrate when you first put it against a wall, providing you haven't put it directly in front of a stud. It will take a sounding of the density where it is and then alert you when the density changes,ie. when you approach the edge of a stud.
use a stud finder, same concept only horizontal
You can do this yourself. you will need a drill with drill and driver bits, a stud finder and a level.
Find a stud using a stud finder. You can buy them at the hardware store. Drive a nail and then hang the mirror off it.
Just a screwdriver and possibly a drill and stud finder to get started.
A screwdriver, and possibly a drill and stud finder to get started.
MythBusters - 2003 Escape from Alcatraz Duck Quack Stud Finder 1-11 was released on: USA: 12 December 2003
The best way is to have a stud finder, once you find the studs anchor your cabinets with woodscrews, make sure your screw is at least 1 inch into the stud, use several screws (the number of screws is dependent on the weight).
They could be 16 or 24" on center. Check with a stud finder.
you should use a stud