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

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Mounting a TV over the weekend? What about a wall of family photos? Sounds like you’re going to need a stud finder. An essential DIY tool for any homeowner or renter, the best stud finders should be ...

"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 ...

Which stud finder is best? Some believe that old-school methodology works best. However, knocking on walls to listen for a stud is outdated and unreliable. If you’re trying to hang something on your ...

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 ...

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

Vayyar Imaging on Tuesday announced a successor to the Walabot DIY, a small Android phone accessory that can scan and identify what's behind the drywall in your home. Think of Walabot DIY as a really ...

"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 ...

I am putting the horse in front of the cart, and ordered the Westinghouse 42in Display. I am now looking at VESA mounts and more importantly, actually verifying that I can mount the display on the ...