I’ve been doing some redecorating in my daughter’s room & I realized I should share with you the amazingly simple item I use to hang pictures…no tools required! Not even a hammer.
These are called Heavy Duty Wall Hanger hooks, I’ve also seen the same type of hooks called other things, like Hercules Hooks. They mount directly into the wall, no need to find a stud. It says on the bag each hook hold up to 150 lbs. This is not a sponsored post, I just really love these things.
I needed to hang a great picture and a couple of frames I picked up at Home Goods recently, that go perfectly with the knock off bedding in my daughter’s room.
First I hung the 2 small frames next to her bed. When I’m hanging more than one, I usually trace it out on paper ( I use leftover wrapping paper for this) and then tape the paper to the wall to get an idea of how I want it placed. Then I mark on the paper where the hook will go. This is a great way to set up a gallery wall before making holes in the walls.
Once I like the arrangement I’m ready for my hook. You literally just screw them into the wall, using your hand, twist the hanger back and forth while pushing in. This is what it looks like once its all the way in.
Another great thing about these is they only leave a very small hole when you need to remove them. I use them for larger pictures as well.
The horse picture I hung is pretty big and kind of heavy. For this, I used 2 hooks on each end of the picture just to be safe. I’ve used these hooks to hang most things around the house. I’ve used them for the rustic frame in my bathroom.
And the mirror in my family room.
And for my subway art. My thermostat is behind this picture. I used a picture hanger hook above it to hang this canvas-style picture so that the thermostat is hidden.
I don’t know if I would use them on very heavy items. But I would say I’ve used them for about 75% of the things on my walls. You can find the Hercules Hooks here (these come with a mini laser marker) and the Drywall Hooks here. They really are the easiest way to hang pictures ever!
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Brittany says
January 8, 2015 at 9:30 amSuch a great tip on how to hang art! I always go back and forth on what to do. P.S. I love that mirror in your living room. I have been keeping my eye on it at Kohls waiting for it to go on sale! Thanks for the tips!
RoxanneK says
January 8, 2015 at 9:56 amBrittany, I got that mirror at Kohl’s, it was on sale and I had the 30% off coupon. It was a total score!
karen says
January 8, 2015 at 10:18 amThese look amazing and I hang pictures a lot. It looks like the hook coming out of the wall is pretty deep. I want to hang some canvases and wonder if they would be too long for them.
RoxanneK says
January 8, 2015 at 11:20 amThe hook that comes out of the wall is approx. 1/2 inch in both depth & height. I have used these many times for canvas pictures!
Jennie @ The Diary of a Real Housewife says
January 9, 2015 at 2:58 pmThis is great! I wish I read this before I huge up my pictures today. I will keep in mind for the future though! Thanks for linking up with me today!
Bre @ Average But Inspired says
January 9, 2015 at 3:02 pmGREAT to know! Thanks, Roxanne!
Shirley Wood says
January 10, 2015 at 6:17 pmI like your tip to use paper to lay out a design on the wall before beginning the hanging process!
We are so glad you shared with us at the Home Matters Linky Party!
Jamie | anderson + grant says
January 12, 2015 at 11:45 amI have never seen these hooks before, but they look like a great, sturdy solution to hanging just about anything on the wall. Love the rustic frame in your bathroom, too.
Terry says
January 12, 2015 at 10:03 pmI’ve seen old! Pinterest posts with people covering their thermostat and you’re not supposed to do it. Just fyi.
Simple Hacks Living says
January 13, 2015 at 8:06 pmSo much better than nails!
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says
January 14, 2015 at 9:40 pmAwesome tip! Goodness knows I need an easy to use tool for hanging all these heavy pieces. 😉
Pinning and sharing everywhere!
Thank you so much for sharing on Show Me Saturday! Hope to see you again this weekend!
~ Ashley
Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says
January 19, 2015 at 6:15 pmWe used these in my husband’s office to hang all of his plaques and degrees–they’re the best. I pinned this to the Pretty Preppy Party board (thanks for linking up!).
Kristina @ My Own Home Blog says
January 20, 2015 at 7:34 pmI remember seeing hooks like these on some cheesy infomercials. I never believed they actually work, but you’ve convinced me otherwise.
I’m terrible at hanging anything on the wall, so hopefully these will help me!
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kim says
February 1, 2015 at 10:56 amlove your decor, thanks for sharing your tips! I love the part about using recycled paper to pre arrange frames before hanging!
RoxanneK says
February 1, 2015 at 1:42 pmThanks, Kim! I’m glad you found it helpful!