How to Hang a Picture

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5 steps on 'How to Hang a Picture'

1. Make light mark where you want to hang the frame

Hold the picture where you want to hang it and make a light mark on the wall at the center of the frame.

2. Measure wire

Turn the picture over, hold the wire taut and measure from the wire to the top of the frames edge.

3. Make mark for your hook

Measure down that distance from the pencil mark on the wall. That’s where your hook will go.

4. Drive nail in wall

Hold the bottom of the hook over the mark and drive the nail(s) in.

5. Hang the picture

Hang the picture and adjust it to be straight.