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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If you plan on hanging anything heavy on your walls and don’t want to worry about it ripping out and crashing to the floor, you’ll need to use one of the best stud finders. Sure, lightweight items ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We’ve all been there, right? “Oh, I just need to find a stud to hang a picture.” And 15 holes later, you’re convinced the wall is ...