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 ...

Skip hit-or-miss finders—our top pick helps prevent costly or dangerous mistakes by revealing studs, pipes, and live wiring under drywall. And it's on sale!

Q. I need to install shelves in various rooms. I was given a stud finder to help determine the best places to hang the shelves. For the life of me, I can’t figure out how to use it! Any advice? A.

Whether you’re looking for wiring, pipes, or just the usual stud, these models are designed to help you locate it.

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