It’s easy to mistake pipes, wiring, and more for a stud if you’re inexperienced. Follow our best tips for success every time.

If you're trying to hang something on your wall, you'll need to use something like the Zircon Stud Finder to find where to ...

Q. I need to install shelves in various rooms. I was given a stud finder to help determine the best places to hang the shelves. For the life of me, I can’t figure out how to use it! Any advice? A.

Studs run vertically behind the drywall in your home or apartment. Knocking, using magnets, and flashlights are a few ways to help you locate a stud without a stud finder. This Craftsman stud finder ...

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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 ...

We’ve all been in this situation: "Oh, I just need to find a wall stud so I can securely hang this picture/TV/floating shelf on the wall.” And 15 holes later, you’re convinced the wall is held up by ...

Knocking, using magnets, and flashlights are a few ways to help you locate a stud without a stud finder.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Studs run vertically behind the drywall in your home or apartment. Knocking, using magnets, and ...

We’ve all been there, right? “Oh, I just need to find a stud to hang a picture.” And 15 holes later, you’re convinced the wall is held up by pixie dust and a wish, because apparently there’s no wood ...