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Meet Your Match in These 12 Stud Finders

Every professional and serious DIY-er knows you need more than just your instincts to determine the exact spot to hang a heavy frame or mirror or support the weight of permanent improvements, such as cabinets and built-in shelving. For this, you need a stud finder. But with so many on the market, it can be hard to find the right one. Well, you can stop looking because we’ve uncovered the 12 top reviewed and most trusted stud finders available online right now.

The stud finder was invented back in the 1970s and has become a staple in homes and worksites across the world. Before this revolutionary (for the time) technology, people had to rely on their hearing to figure out where studs were hiding. Stud finders work using a type of radar scanning system of magnets to find wood, metal, and other hidden materials behind drywall, concrete, and more. Some combine all methods while others boasts features that will help you find hidden electrical cables or hang a multi-mounted object with laser precision.

These are the top 12 stud finders: