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 ...

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: ...

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.

Whether you're a homeowner in the suburbs or someone renting an apartment in the city, you will probably at some point be mounting things on your walls to make the place truly feel like home. This ...