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 ...

Looking for a simple iPhone app to do the work of a stud finder? There are a few things to know before you get started. First, no iPhone app can locate 2x4s because phone hardware generally doesn’t ...

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 ...