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

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 ...

Locating a wall stud is essential if you're trying to hang anything heavy on the wall, and not doing so is one of the biggest mistakes you might be making when mounting a TV. If you're looking to find ...

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There are two types of stud finders: magnetic and electric, each with pros and cons. Magnetic stud finders are cheaper, but ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've ever tried to mount something marginally heavy in your home, you know the headache that comes with trying to decide whether you need ...

When you need to find studs in a wall, you'd traditionally use a special gadget for the job. If you've got a dead hard drive, however, you can handle the task easily and for free. This tip comes from ...

Most screws are magnetic, and screws are commonly used in home construction. So, the studs in your walls probably have some screws in them. In this video, youtuber Jaime S. shows you how you can find ...

If you have a picture, mirror, or shelf to hang, you’re going to want to use a stud finder to ensure it’s appropriately anchored in place. Stud finders come in magnetic and electric models. A magnetic ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you have a picture, mirror, or shelf to hang, you’re going to want to use a stud finder to ensure it’s ...