CALDWELL — Franklin Sensors, which makes stud finders in Caldwell, is building a new facility on the corner of Highway 16 and Chinden Boulevard in Ada County. David Dorrough of Eagle founded the ...

CALDWELL — A group of workers sat at tables lined up inside a former retail space in Caldwell on Tuesday. It was quiet except for the sounds of production as they focused on the task at hand: ...

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

As the story goes…So there I was; up an 8’ stepladder in my garage and attempting to find the ceiling joists. I wanted to hang some newly purchased Christmas yard decorations to store them until next ...

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 ...

Mounting a TV over the weekend? What about a wall of family photos? Sounds like you’re going to need a stud finder. An essential DIY tool for any homeowner or renter, the best stud finders should be ...