The Spruce / Meg MacDonald When youhang a heavy mirror, you better get it right the first time. Safety Considerations Do not use drywall screws as supporting fasteners since they are brittle and may snap. Mark the positions with the pencil. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald In most cases,studs should be locatedevery 16 inches, on-center (from center to center). Some walls may have studs located every 24 inches, on-center. Mark the Vertical Location Mark the vertical location of the hang point on one of the studs....

For most people, a standard masonite pegboard is more than capable of handling all types of storage needs. Additionally, pegboards are sold in different size panels. Keep this in mind when purchasing and be sure to properly measure your space beforehand. The Spruce / Shannon & Colleen Graham Safety Considerations Choosing the wrong pegboard for your space or installing it poorly can have frustrating consequences. The process can easily be modified for different pegboards and different mounting surfaces....

The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Framedartworkand photos make your house look unique and personal. Doing so isn’t all that hard with the right materials and a few basic measurements. This method is best for picture frames that weigh 20 pounds or less. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Easy leveling of the picture on the wall. No complicated measurements are required. Pictures may shift out of level over time. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald...

The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Hanging a picture with wire allows you to easily adjust and secureyour artwork. Pictures using wire can hang on nails, picture hooks, or screws. A picture-hanging kit with wires costs an average of $10 and can hang multiple pictures. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Learn more tips and tricks on how to hang a picture with wire the proper way. Types of Picture Wire Picture hanging wire weight ratings range from 10 to 50 pounds....

There are a couple of things to keep in mind in this scenario. Ideally, shelf hardware should be fastened to the studs. Additionally, because of the placement of the shelves, you should plan on using fairly narrow boards. The Spruce / Jason Donnelly This way, people will be less likely to hit their heads. Always pay special attention to weight limits on hardware and shelf materials. When in doubt, choose materials that are overqualified rather than under....

OlgaArkhipengo / Getty Images Hanging a sweater is a great way to save space in your dresser or closet. Flatten out any large creases and double-check the sleeves are not rolled. see to it the sleeves line up nicely and straighten out any wrinkles again. OlgaArkhipengo / Getty Images Choose a Hanger Choose a hanger for your sweater. Hang it up on your closet rail and it’ll stay put without stretching out....

Read on for advice on how hang a tapestry on the wall. Use Push Pins Tack up a small and lightweight tapestry with simple push pins. Use a level to verify it hangs straight on the wall. KatarzynaBialasiewicz / Getty Images Secure the edges with a staple gun, then hang it on the wall like a canvas. Attach the grommets and hang the tapestry from a curtain rod for an easy installation....

Evergreen roping is restrained, but it can still bring a festive mood to yourwinter landscaping. But the real challenge is in hanging it without causing property damage. Damage when hanging garland around a door is typically due to hammering in nails or large staples. The Spruce / Olivia Inman This practice can easily leave you with split wood. Split wood allows moisture in, which results in rot. Before hanging a garland around a door or column you’ll need to pre-drill, making a pilot hole....

What Is a Hand Towel? Keep your bathroom neat andyour hand towels always on handwith the following folding and hanging methods. If you have a double vanity and space permits, hang a towel ring on each side. The Spruce / Meg MacDonald Fold the towel vertically into thirds so it looks like a skinny rectangle. Smooth it out to remove any creases and wrinkles. Then, fold the towel in half....

The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Your first task this holiday season:hanging the Christmas lights outdoors. Or, at least we hope so with our help. If this is your first time decorating the exterior of your home for the holidays, keep it simple. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Get ready to be the prettiest home on the block this Christmas. This is where you get to start being creativebegin formingideasfor how you want your lights arranged....

Read on for our guide to how to hang curtains the right way. For example, hanging curtains taller and wider than your windows will make the room and windows feel larger. Also, consider how long the curtains or drapes will hang below the window. The Spruce / Almar Creative Floor-length drapes give the room a formal look, while sill-level curtains might be more appropriate for kitchens orbedrooms. A tricky part ofhanging drapes or curtainsis knowing where to put the rod....

Get the best of both worlds by hanging curtainsoverblinds. (No tension rods herein nearly all cases, tension rods wont fit over blinds.) Before You Begin Measure the length and width of your window before hanging curtains. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic The headrail is the bar that runs horizontally at the top of your blinds. There are some products specially made to be installed on headrails, so purchase those if possible....

The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Hangingcurtainswithout drilling might seem impossible. Most are portable, making them ideal for renters. Tension rods are all about getting the job done as invisibly as possible. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Thin cafe tension rods are best with sheers or lightweight seasonal panels. Some thicker tension rods are strong enough that they can even be used with heavy blackout curtains. On average, a tension rod will hold 10 to 16 pounds....