Fool-Proof Method For Hanging Pictures Straight

Whenever I used to have a picture to hang that had two hooks – one on each end, I’d suffer through many nail holes in the wall trying to get it straight.  But I have a pretty much fool-proof method now that keeps me sane while hanging this type of picture or ornament on the wall.

Here’s how I do it:

I put a piece of tape – scotch or masking will work fine – all the way across the picture from one hook to the other.  I mark the middle of each hook on the tape.

Then I take the tape off and put it on the wall where I want the picture to hang.  I get it as straight as my eye can tell, then I pull out the level and put it across the top of the tape and check to see if it’s crooked.

I move the tape up or down, as necessary.  Now the piece of tape is straight and the marks where the nails go are clear.  I tap the nails into place and hang the picture!

I hung this rack in my entry way this week and love it!  It was a clearance find at Hobby Lobby.  The regular price was $27.99 – I paid under $10 for it!  Woo Hoo!  I popped the little Hello sign on top for a little whimsy.  That was a $3 Target spot find.

Anyone else have trouble with getting things hung straight?  I hope this will keep you from making a dozen holes in your walls!

Stay refreshed,