Lightweight pictures under 10 pounds can be hung on a simple nail, screw, or picture hook. Medium-weight pictures should be hung on picture wire and anchored into the wall. Heavy pictures should be ...
A properly hung picture can really bring a space together, providing visual interest and a finishing touch to otherwise-bare walls. But hanging pictures, whether a gallery wall or just a special ...
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How to Hang a Picture

Pictures and art can heighten your space from blah to fab and showcase your personality. However, there are a few things to consider as you dive into the glorious art of picture hanging. Pictures ...
Q: How do you hang pictures? I know about hammering a nail in a wall and hanging a picture on it, but I am having real trouble with the larger pictures that have a bracket on each side. Also, do the ...
Treat a gallery wall as one big piece of art.The central pieces should hang 57” on center; arrange the rest around them. As a general rule, keep art “about 5 to 6 inches from the edge of furniture or ...
Raise your hand if you and your partner have ever argued over how high to hang a picture. Raise your other hand if you have ever lazily hung a picture on a nail left by the last resident. OK, now that ...
Pictures and paintings can add sophistication to any room. You’ve thoughtfully picked out the right print or photo for that vacant wall space in your living room, but maybe you are overwhelmed by the ...
Not feeling so confident about mounting that framed painting or photograph? → How to Hang a Picture, Step by Step Ronda KaysenAt home in West Orange, N.J. Tools you’ll need: A hammer, measuring tape, ...
Raise your hand if you and your partner have ever argued over how high to hang a picture. Raise your other hand if you have ever lazily hung a picture on a nail left by the last resident. Okay, now ...