The video above details how to quickly throw together your own DIY stud finder on the cheap with nothing but a magnet and string. In essence, you’re just using the magnet to find nails in the wall, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Alex Lepe Credit: Alex Lepe If you want to make changes to your home — whether you rent or own — then it’s crucial that ...

Houses around Reading will have many sorts of walls from plastered brick and mortar to stud walling with lath and plaster or plasterboard. Putting fixings into some walls presents DIYers with an ...

Looking to hang something on your wall? You’ll need to find a stud (and not the kind with broad shoulders and a square jaw). Studs are vertical 2-by-4-inch beams that make up the frame of your house.

Editor's note: April 29, 2026— The Bosch Wall Scanner and Stud Finder remains our top choice for its unique design, impressive display, and superior accuracy during our hands-on testing. Our next ...