When you build a wall, the studs should be spaced equidistant from each other. Here's why the standard is 16 inches "on center", and an easy way to mark them. "16 inches on center" means the ...

Pull the wire tight and measure the distance to the top edge of the frame. Now simply measure down from the pencil line on the wall that same distance, mark the spot, and drive in the nail.

This is especially true if you want a more minimalist look without too much visual clutter or if you have a large blank wall ...

Take a dab of toothpaste and smear it onto the hanging hook on the back of the frame, then press the piece of art against the wall where you want to hang it. The toothpaste will stick to the wall ...

Other trends they are noticing are a lean towards the “Guggenheim box” (a double wall box frame) and reproduction frames based on modernist and minimalist styles. “A great frame can be a ...

The pinewood mount has a groove that holds the record in place, and lets it lean back against a wall. To install the frame, screw the included screws into your wall, and slide the mount onto them ...

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