Picture Hanging 101

Displaying Small Art

Everything is not created equal.

"Many people think that if you're going to hang something, you automatically need a hanger," Nordan says. "But that's not always the case." For items that weigh less than 20 pounds, a long, thin nail secured at an angle works fine. When you're dealing with a grouping of items, hangers can make the job more difficult -- to be sure, use a scale to weigh what you're hanging.