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 safely hang items. Here's how.

If you’re hanging or mounting heavy items on your walls, such as mirrors or flat-screen TVs, you need to attach them to a stud—the wooden or metal beams that make up your home’s framing. Since these ...

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.

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 ...

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

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"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 ...

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