How to Hang Art & Mirrors (Without Wrecking Your Walls)

Welcome to Schoolhouse Switchboard, where our team answers your most pressing design questions—one topic at a time. This week, we’re breaking down how to hang art and mirrors like a pro.

Hanging a heavy mirror or piece of art can feel like one of those deceptively simple tasks—until you’re standing there with a drill in one hand and a level in the other, trying to make sure everything lines up just right. It’s one of the most common questions we get at the Switchboard: What’s the safest, most reliable way to hang something heavy on the wall?

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How to Hang Art & Mirrors (Without Wrecking Your Walls)

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