If your scanner has a deep scan and/or metal scan mode, you can also use it to find fasteners and studs on areas covered by tile or traditional lath-and-plaster walls, said Adam Hernandez, who works ...

You’ll find several styles and brands of stud finders on the market. Some can even detect plumbing and electrical wiring in your wall, like the Family Handyman Approved Zircon HD900.

That said, larger stud finders like the Franklin Sensors ProSensor MAX Stud Finder tend to provide more functionality, so if you plan to use your stud finder around your house—and storage and ...

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 ...