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How to Hang a Picture

Pictures often come with hangers. The most common types are saw-toothed, wire and D-rings. The saw-toothed hanger is the most typical. Usually attached to the upper middle portion of the picture frame ...
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 ...
The optimal height for hanging pictures is usually 57 inches from the floor. Consider the picture's surroundings and room usage to adjust the height. Avoid placing art in direct sunlight or areas with ...
If you've ever used picture hanging wire in your life, you know it's prone to scratching up walls and being a bit of a pain to use. To alleviate this problem, home improvement site This Old House ...
Whether you're plotting out an expansive gallery wall or hanging a single piece of affordable artwork, it's a relatively easy task the average homeowner can take on themselves. There are no power ...
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 ...
IN reference to Mr. Marston's letter upon the above subject (NATURE, May 19, p. 362), I have for many years past used and advocated the use of plain copper wire in preference to any other means of ...
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 ...