Drilling into a concealed cable is always a nasty shock – and it’s seriously dangerous if the wire is live. Electrocution can result when a live cable is damaged and makes contact with the drill, ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've ever tried to mount something marginally heavy in your home, you know the headache that comes with trying to decide whether you need ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you have a picture, mirror, or shelf to hang, you’re going to want to use a stud finder to ensure it’s ...

There are two types of stud finders, magnetic and electronic. A magnetic stud finder, as the name suggests, employs a magnet to locate drywall screws or nails hidden behind the mud and paint. An ...