There are a plethora of tools every person should keep in their toolbox, and a stud finder is one of the most important ones. A stud, for the uninitiated, is a board within the walls of a building ...

Using a stud finder may seem unnecessary, but it's probably one of the most important steps when it comes to hanging anything substantial on the wall, says Anna Kroesser of Kroesser + Strat Design, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Some stud finders feature other helpful tools like deep scanning and AC wire detection. These prevent you ...

When tackling projects around the house, one of the most useful tools you can have on hand is a trusty stud finder. Whether you’re hanging shelves, mounting a TV, or installing wall cabinets, knowing ...

Before you hang a flatscreen TV, priceless piece of art or heavy shelves on a wall, you must locate the stud behind the drywall. Therefore, a stud finder is a must-have tool in your toolbox. In fact, ...

We tested a variety of stud finders to evaluate their performance on different wall types and to detect various objects ...

Unlike other stud finders, the Black+Decker BullsEye stud finder features an edge-type sensor, and the tool comes with a self-leveling horizontal laser line. Together, the two functions make an ...

We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. When hanging heavy items ...

Looking for a simple iPhone app to do the work of a stud finder? There are a few things to know before you get started. First, no iPhone app can locate 2x4s because phone hardware generally doesn’t ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you move into a new place, it makes sense that you want to personalize it ASAP by hanging art, ...

Have you ever tried to hang a heavy picture frame or mount a flat-screen TV, only to find that your stud finder doesn’t seem to work? It beeps randomly, shows inconsistent readings, or just plain ...