Love & Renovations

How to Hang  a Picture

Adding art and family photos to your home can bring so much life to the space!  Here are some tips for hanging pictures, if you haven't ever tried it before.

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HELFUL TOOLS

A monkey hook is one of the very easiest ways to hang a picture. No tools required, and it takes minutes. 

Monkay Hook amazon.com

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HELPFUL TOOLS

These picture hangers are also really quick and simple to use - simply press them into the wall, and you're done! 

Picture Hangers amazon.com

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HELPFUL TOOLS

This picture hanging kit makes everything really quick and easy. If you have a lot to hang, it's worth trying out! 

Picture Hanging Tool amazon.com

How to Hang a Picture

Wanna do it the old fashioned way? Here's a basic rundown of how to hang a picture. 

Figure out where you want to hang it. Swipe up for some common heights and tips! 

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Determine location

Measure where the hanging mechanism needs to go, and mark it on the wall. 

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Measure & Mark

Use a stud finder to determine if your nail will hit a stud. If not, you may want an anchor for heavier items.

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Check for studs

I generally recommend screws over nails for hanging pictures. You should pre-drill your hole.

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pre-drill hole

Once the screw (or nail) is in the wall, simply hang your picture and you're done.

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hang it! 

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