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Magnetic stud finders are good to use for tasks like hanging pictures and bathroom mirrors. Some electric stud finders also identify metal pipes and electrical wires. The most advanced stud ...

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?

Some electric stud finders also identify metal pipes and electrical wires. The most advanced stud finders use technology like ground-penetrating radar, which creates a subsurface image.