There are a plethora of tools every person should keep in their toolbox, and a stud finder is one of the most important ones. A stud, for the uninitiated, is a board within the walls of a building ...

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 ...