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.

There are two types of stud finders, magnetic and electronic. A magnetic stud finder, as the name suggests, employs a magnet to locate drywall screws or nails hidden behind the mud and paint. An ...

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 ...

Are you putting up a shelf, installing a custom closet system or hanging a TV on the wall? For these and other DIY tasks, a good stud finder is essential. We recently tested the Zircon HD900 ...