How to Hang A Picture on the Wall
Learn how to hang a picture on the wall the quick and easy way with this simple tip.
I watched a hilarious clip of Ellen showing “life hacks” the other day. Do you know what life hacks are? In her words, they are “tips or tricks to make your life easier”.
Well, ladies, do I ever have a life hack for you today.
It’s gonna knock your socks off!:)
The idea of this life hack came from something I saw on Pinterest (of course). However, it involved some sort of thin wood that I never had. So, I came up with my own version.
For those of you who are terrified to hang a picture on the wall for fear of putting a hole in the wrong place, this is for you!
How to Hang Pictures on the Wall
{the easiest way EVER!}
Supplies Needed to Hang a Picture or Painting on the Wall
- a picture with a saw-tooth hanger;
- a thumbtack
- a strip of thick paper like cardstock or cereal box cardboard
- a small nail
- a hammer
The Simple Step by Step Process for Hanging Pictures
1. Insert the thumbtack near the end of the strip of thick paper.
2.Slip the paper under the saw-tooth hanger.
3.Position the thumbtack in the center of the saw-tooth hanger.
4. Holding the paper strip firmly around the front, position the picture where you’d like it to hang on the wall.
5. Once in position, push the picture firmly against the wall.
The thumbtack will leave a tiny hole to mark exactly where the nail should go!
6. Hammer the nail into the hole left by the thumbtack.
7. Hang the picture on the nail.
8. Stand back and congratulate yourself. You did it!:)
More tips on how to hang pictures on drywall:
- How to Hang a Picture with 2 Hangers in Drywall
- How to Hang a Gallery Wall Above a Couch by Yourself!
- How to hang a large canvas on the wall
- How to hang heavy objects on the wall
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Original publish date July 6, 2016. Updated with additional information since then.
Really helping and detailed information. Keep it up.
this is exactly what i needed! i’ve always been so scared to hang pictures because i’m afraid of putting holes in the wrong spot, so i’m excited to try your easy method.
This is exactly what I needed! I’ve been putting off hanging pictures in my living room for months because I’m so worried about making mistakes with the placement. The thought of having crooked holes in the wall or not getting it level gives me anxiety lol.
I love that you came up with your own version since the original idea required wood that most people probably don’t have lying around. That’s the beauty of Pinterest inspo – sometimes you have to get creative to make it work with what you have!
I think what I appreciate most is that this addresses the fear aspect. It’s not just about the technique, it’s about giving confidence to people like me who are intimidated by something so simple. I’ll definitely be trying this over the weekend.
Thanks for sharing such a practical tip! I shared this with my sister who has the same struggle. Sometimes it’s the smallest tricks that make the biggest difference in our homes. 💕
What a clever and simple hack! I love how you made it easy for those of us who dread putting holes in the wall. Have you tried this method with different picture weights? I’d love to hear how it holds up!
This is such a clever hack for hanging pictures! I always struggled with positioning them perfectly. I’m definitely going to try this method—any tips for hanging heavier frames?