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

Locating studs — the vertical framing in a wall — is essential if you are trying to hang shelves, cabinets or other heavy items. Q: I need to install shelves in various rooms. I was given a stud ...

If you have a picture, mirror, or shelf to hang, you’re going to want to use a stud finder to ensure it’s appropriately anchored in place. Stud finders come in magnetic and electric models. A magnetic ...