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, ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? If you have a picture, mirror, or shelf to hang, you’re going to want to use a stud ...

If you’re hanging or mounting heavy items on your walls, such as mirrors or flat-screen TVs, you need to attach them to a stud—the wooden or metal beams that make up your home’s framing. Since these ...

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 ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson tests the Franklin Sensors 710 stud finder and explains its accuracy and features.