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.

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Sooner or later, all homeowners will want to securely hang or brace some heavy item on a wall inside the house. Since most walls in a house are built of sturdy vertical 2-by-4 wood supports, called ...

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We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. When hanging heavy items ...

Mounting a TV over the weekend? What about a wall of family photos? Sounds like you’re going to need a stud finder. An essential DIY tool for any homeowner or renter, the best stud finders should be ...

CALDWELL — Franklin Sensors, which makes stud finders in Caldwell, is building a new facility on the corner of Highway 16 and Chinden Boulevard in Ada County. David Dorrough of Eagle founded the ...