how to hang a mirror

You know that keyhole style fastening system you often find on shelves, mirrors, fixtures, etc? It provides a relatively secure way to attach things to your walls, but installation can be a little hit or miss in terms of accuracy. How to hang a shelf or other wall fixture with hidden screws isn’t exactly an intuitive process for many. Usually what I do is measure how far apart the holes are and then use a level to mark where to drill for the screws. The problem with that approach is that sometimes the keyhole hardware itself isn’t installed perfectly level at the factory. So annoying! Even if a shelf is just fractionally out of level, it torments me for the life of the installation. At this year’s National Hardware Show, we were happy to discover a clever and simple solution for hanging things accurately and professionally on your wall. Read More