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How to hang a photo

Tired of staring at the blank wall, spruce it up by hanging a picture or art piece.

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STEP 1

Use a stud finder

Be sure to use a stud finder if you are hanging a heavier photo or mirror.

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STEP 2

Locate wall centre

Locating the wall’s center is the first step. Measure the width, then determine the height you’d like the photo.

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STEP 3

Mark with pencil

Once you have the spot, you can mark the top of your frame near the center mark with a pencil. Then, mark the spot on the wall.

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STEP 3

Hammer nail on slight angle

Holding the nail on the spot, hammer in on a slight angle. Hang the frame on the nail.

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STEP 5

Hang photo, check level

Now that your photo is hung, use a level to ensure your photo is straight.

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