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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 electric, each with pros and cons. Magnetic stud finders are cheaper, but ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. 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 ...

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 ...