6 D.I.Y. savers for your toolbox

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Electronic stud finder

Whether you're hanging a porch swing or a shelf, you need to anchor it to structural supports inside the wall or ceiling.

An electronic stud finder locates them, along with live wires and plumbing lines, so you don't hit anything.

The Stanley 77-500 IntelliLaser Pro Stud Sensor ($50 at amazon.com) also projects level lines on the wall, which is useful for hanging things straight.

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Last updated December 08 2008: 11:05 AM ET

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