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How to Hang Up Artwork Using Picture Frame Wire
A quick and easy guide to hanging a picture with wireWhen you want to hang a framed picture, mirror, or work of art, one of the most common ways to do so is by adding a wire. All you need to do is install 2 D-rings into ...
How to
Hang a Mirror with Wire
You have a beautiful mirror you want to hang up on the wall, but there's one problem: it's heavy. Like really heavy. Fortunately, it's totally possible to hang a heavy mirror with wire so it's secure and safe. Check out ...
How to
Make a Stand for a Photo Frame
Photo frames are a great way to show off some of your favorite pictures, but they can be difficult to display when they don’t come with a special kick-back stand. There’s no need to worry—with some simple crafting ...
How to Attach and Hang Pictures with Wire
Installing D-rings and wire is a breeze with this guide Hanging your artwork with wire is one of the best ways to keep it secure and straight on your wall. If you’re not sure how to wire your artwork’s frame, the gre...
How to
Hang a Poster Without a Frame
Even if you haven’t got a frame, there are several ways to hang up a poster without one. Some ways you can hang them are with thumb tacks or staples, poster mounting tack, poster tapes, or mounting it to a backing if y...
How to
Hang a Wall Clock
Wall clocks add a touch of artistic style as well as function to any room that you put them in. Hanging them safely and securely is super important in preserving the life of your clock as well as your walls. Try choosing...
How to
Remove a Dent from Wood
If you’ve noticed an unsightly dent in your wood flooring or furniture, you might fear that it’s ruined for good. But there’s actually a very simple solution for lifting dents from soft wood surfaces—the magic co...
How to
Fit a Bed Headboard
Fitting a new headboard to your bed is a cinch. Floor-standing headboards and strutted headboards are both easily attached by screwing bolts through the headboard's struts and into the appropriate screw holes in your bed...
How to
Refinish a Desk
One of the best things about old pieces of furniture, especially desks, is their quality and craftmanship. However, due to the demands put on them, old desks are often scratched and have other problems with their finishi...
How to
Hang a Picture with a Horizontal Keyhole Slot
A horizontal keyhole slot is a great hanging option if you want a painting, photograph, picture, or other decor to sit flat against the wall. It’ll give your decor a cleaner, more professional look. The trick is knowin...
How to
Build a Headboard for a Bed
Want a stylish, handmade headboard for your head to rest on when you're dozing off in bed? Store-bought headboards are nice, but are often pricey and very generic looking. If you want something a little more thrifty — ...
How to Upcycle, Sell, or Recycle Your Old License Plates
Crafty, decorative, and practical ideas for old license plates You've got an old license plate or two—maybe a whole box of them—gathering dust because you don't know what to do with them. Well, you've come to the ri...
How to
Make Color Run Powder
The tradition of using colored powder as part of a celebration began with the Indian Holi festival. Today, though, the powder is used all around the world for everything from marathons to gender reveals. If you've ever w...
How to
Hang Wooden Letters on a Wall
Wood letters are a fun, creative way to spice up a room, allowing you to add names, words, or even full sentences to your wall. There are a number of different ways to hang the letters up, meaning you can choose the meth...
