Maybe you like to scour flea markets for portraits of strangers or even  do it yourself pieces to save some cash— but then how to hang a picture  when you have it? Yes, we‘ve all taken a hammer and nail to the wall without  determining or worrying  excessive in a pinch (sometimes that’s the only  method to get it done), but there are tricks amp underpinner of the trade to make the  job of  showing your art on the wall a  little bit more inviting, and the results more  interesting.  Stopped  overlooking that stack of frames on the floor beside your bed and have at it. Here are our best  suggestions for how to hang a picture like a pro.
 
 How to Hang a Picture
 Modern  Bed Room and Stamberg Aferiat in Shelter Island  New York City
Even high-end art– like this trio of Ellsworth Kelly works– benefits from leaning, which adds a textural touch when other works (like Kenneth Noland’s lithograph Quartet, here) hang nearby picture framing hardware. Paul Warchol
 
 1.  Choose a  method. The weight, size, and shape of the item you’re hanging and the  product of your walls both need to be  thought about before you  even get near a hammer. Can I drill into brick? What about tile? Will my plaster walls hold anything and what the heck is a stud? We‘ve got you covered with these four common wall-hanging myths, busted.
 
 2. Gather supplies. Besides a hammer,  determining tape, and pencil, you’ll need the following  materials to hang art on plaster or drywall hangers (essentially more weight-bearing  materials for  much heavier  art work):.
 
For light-weight pieces: small nails For medium-weight pieces: picture-hangersFor  much heavier pieces: a big nail and a stud-finder or wall-plug anchors, screws that fit them, and a screwdriver.
 
If you’re  holding on tile or glass, you’ll need good-quality, low-profile adhesive hooks rather than nails and screws, and if you’re  holding on brick, use brick clamps. (More on mounting on those surfaces, here.).
 
 3. Hang the thing. Yes, there is a semi-science to the art of getting the height of a piece  perfect— it’s called measuring (!). To be exact, the center of a framed piece of  art work  ought to be 57 inches above the ground (that being the average human eye level, and the height galleries and museums use to  choose where to hang pieces). Mark that height  utilizing a pencil, then  determine to find the middle of the wall (from side to side), and mark where the two points  satisfy. That’s where the middle of your  art work  ought to go! Now,  determine the distance between the middle of the piece and where it will catch the nail (either where the wire  strikes when bent to bear weight, or where the saw tooth  wall mount is.
 
 Step that  distinction from your mid-point mark on the wall– that’s where the nail (or picture  wall mount, or wall anchor, or brick clamp) goes. If you’re hanging a super-heavy piece,  initially use a stud-finder to locate a stud and see if it  remains in a  sensible  place for your nail to go. If it is, hammer a big nail in and be done. If the stud is in a  odd  place, use the anchor-and-screw  approach  rather: Drill a pilot-hole, tap the plastic anchor into it, then screw a screw into that, leaving it to protrude  simply enough that you can loop the wire or saw tooth right over it the same way you would with a nail.
 
How to Get Creative With Your Display.
 
If you’re not up for hammers and nails, just lean it. The laziest  method to  show art is also best for  anybody who is afraid of putting nail holes in the wall: lean the frame against the back of a chair, or the wall, or on a  rack  someplace. (Even homes with  great deals of art hung up on the walls take well to a  couple of casually leaned pieces– it  in fact looks very  deliberate!).
 
If you’re always re-arranging, consider a picture  rack. If you‘re into the whole leaning thing and want to formalize a place for such activity, consider adding a shallow picture  rack in one of your rooms. It’s a perfect  service for those with constantly changing styles (or the rearrangement bug).
 
… Or a  image rail. If you‘re into the  concept of sparing your  valuable walls from holes but  desire a more formal  appearance than leaning, consider a picture rail: a sliver of molding that goes up near the ceiling, from which you can hang your art on hooks and strings– and then change it out whenever you feel like it.
 
Leave some pieces unframed.  Possibly you‘ve collected some of those paintings on boards from the flea market— lovely peeling edges and all— and want to preserve some of that  appeal without paying for a  expensive  drifting frame. Or  perhaps you  simply want to hang up wispy paper  illustrations and  stop? Leaving  specific artworks unframed is completely fine, even encouraged. Just follow these  suggestions and  collect these  materials to tack them up without fanfare.
 
Break some  guidelines. When considering scale and placement and whether to lean or frame or, or … take a deep breath. Here are our  preferred art-hanging rules that we  like to break. Now go put all your art on display!

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If you are planning to complete a remodel project in the State of California, make sure that you have the following items on your list to cover everything that needs to be done. 

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With interest rates at a record high of 25 percent and the housing market in a very poor state, re-sizing your home is more attractive than selling a house. Before remodeling the home, though, it is vital that you equip yourself with a winning action plan. If you do not have a winning action plan, you could quickly turn into a nightmare.

Every situation is different, so each homeowner must take into account various details before they hire a contractor, but most projects are similar due to several key factors. Here is a list of the most important things you should do before starting the project.

#1. Your budget 

Remodeling is often the best decision from a financial perspective as well as a practical one, not least because the upgrades will add value to your building. Experts estimate that it can cost you between $15,000 and $200,000 to replace your windows and door frames. If you are planning to remodel your living areas, you will need to plan your spending before you start to build the rooms. It is also wise to put aside 10% of your budget just in case something happens that you think is unplanned.

It will help if you find a reliable and honest contractor, but only if you are honest about your financial situation.

#2. How to combine the old with the new

Renovations to existing houses are quite a bit more involved than new homes. Whether looking to extend living spaces or simply reimagine the spaces, it is likely that some of the frames and structures will remain It is therefore important to find an experienced remodeler  who is able to carefully integrate the old with the new in a way that is subtle but still professional. It is one of the most important steps towards completing the project in style, not least because it will also help the personality shine through.

#3. The limitations of your building

When you plan realistically and honestly, you can make sure that your home renovation projects will go smoothly and result in great results. It’s unlikely that you will be able to completely change everything about your home. There are also no plans to completely rebuild your foundation or any other major structure. You have to think about all the things that you can accomplish while working within the limitations of your budget and schedule, if necessary, to build a new home.

Being familiar with current home improvement laws and hiring a licensed contractor is vital to the project’s success.

#4.Your contractor’s qualities

Home improvement projects are far more complicated than regular DIY projects you may have worked on over the years; they require skilled professionals to do it. If you hire a contractor who can provide all the services you need, from the initial planning stages to the final development of the building and its interiors, you’ll be rewarded handsomely. If you have good insight into the latest design trends, you will see some of the best trends and have some ideas to help you design your dream home. But you should make sure that the contractor you choose truly cares about your needs and wants to make your dreams come true.

A full consultation and an opportunity to see their portfolio can be very useful. Communicating with others clearly and having a relationship that is positive can have a huge influence on people’s decisions.

#5. The timings 

Plan your home renovations so that they fit naturally into your family’s lives. It’s important to plan your home renovation projects carefully if you want them to be completed on time. Not only for your sanity but also for your finances. You don’t want your house to feel like a construction site when you’re pregnant or when you’re doing work from home to start a new business. Likewise, weather can cause problems when planning to install a backyard pool. You should also keep in mind that your busy schedule will affect how many contractors are available and how much you pay them.

 When things go as planned, and when all the elements of your home remodeling project are in place, your project will be a great success. Visit our website, Whitney Homes, to find out more.