Franklin Sensors offers three different budget-friendly stud finders on Harbor Freight's website. All of them have at least 4 ...

How Do Stud Finders Work? To troubleshoot your tool's inaccurate readings, it helps to understand how it works and the type of stud finder you're using. Most types fall into two categories ...

For these and other DIY tasks, a good stud finder is essential. We recently tested the Zircon HD900 MultiScanner for Family ...

Stud finders are great for when you need to hang something in your home, like mounting TVs, shelving, or mirrors.

What to Consider Magnetic Versus Electronic Stud Finders Magnetic stud finders work by waving the magnet along the wall until it catches on the fasteners that attach drywall to the studs.

These prevent you from hitting a pipe or wire when hanging something up—expensive mistakes when you make them. That doesn’t mean stud finders work like X-ray vision, though.

Looking for a simple iPhone app to do the work of a stud finder? ENR tests 16 stud finding iPhone apps and susses out the best and worst.

I tried a stud-finder without much luck. Would an electronic stud finder work better? Answer: Your knuckle is as good a stud finder as you can get and a lot cheaper.

Knocking, using magnets, and flashlights are a few ways to help you locate a stud without a stud finder.