We all do it. We hang pictures, mirrors, TVs, and more on our walls. Have you made sure you are using the right material to hang from? Check out the beginning of this article from Popular Mechanics:

Decorating your home with pictures, hanging a mirror in the bathroom, or installing shelves for displaying heirlooms requires the correct fastening system to support the weight. Here are 10 tried-and-true ways to hang items. Before you start, review this story that shows how to determine what’s behind a wall before driving fasteners. Also make note that it’s best to stay well under the maximum weight allowance that is stated for a hook. If none of these options will work for you, then build your own french cleat which can be customized anyway you choose…

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