When drilling into cavity walls, knowing where the pipework is behind it is crucial. All kinds of pipes and electric cables are hidden behind the cavity wall, and that poses an extreme danger to your health and your property\u2019s condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don’t drill above or below light switches, but the best way to check where any electric cables are hidden is to use an electronic tester. Once you have determined where the hazards might be, only then can you start drilling your hole.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best place to drill will be where there are vertical or horizontal timbers. This way, you will ensure the most secure fixing for your picture. You can find the underlying timbers by tapping on the walls. The wall will sound more hollow between the timbers.<\/span><\/p>\n

When hanging pictures onto plasterboard walls, a simple nail or screw will not be sufficient to hold your picture. There are ingenious little fixings that overcome that problem available on the market now.<\/span><\/p>\n

You better be sure about where you are putting them, though, as they are notoriously difficult to get out. That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential to plan things thoroughly before you proceed with this task.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Look for spiral fixings, rotor plugs, spring toggles, or hollow wall anchors in your hardware store. Any of these will be more than adequate for the job.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n

We hope these wall-hanging tips and tricks will help you and that you are now confident enough to tackle the job. If you follow our guidelines, your pictures will hang steadily and securely for many years.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, don’t be tempted to take the easy route and just knock on a nail. Your picture will be more likely to fall and break, or you’ll be constantly straightening it because it doesn’t look level.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re unsatisfied with the results, there is no shame in calling in a licensed handyman to tackle that task.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Incorporating artwork and maybe even creating a salon wall is a great way to add value to your home. Many of you have probably already given it a go with varying degrees of success.\u00a0 Some of you may find the picture falls to the floor within a few weeks, probably breaking the glass and creating<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1712,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[211,210],"yoast_head":"\n