Nothing like headed out for a relaxing week at the shore and finding a DIY project in your shore house!
My husband bumped a framed piece of art of the wall. He’s tall, it happens. Fortunately the frame and glass did not break, but the nail came out of the wall. So what’s a renter to do?
Here were the obstacles…
- The owners used a headless nail to hang art. BAD idea. Stringed art, hooks, saw teeth–however you hang it, your decor item needs a nail with a nice head to grip.
- I had no hammer. I thought of using a shoe but I was at the shore and only had flip-flops. Flip-flops don’t make good hammers!
- I did not have a good nail. I wanted a sturdy common nail with a head, but nothing was left in the junk drawer. NO pile of useless nails or screws. Not even a screwdriver to be found.
But no worries. I figured out how to hang the art by tapping into my inner MacGuyver!
Don’t have a hammer? Here’s an alternative!
Use a meat mallet!
And when you hammer the nail in, hammer at a downward angle so that the nail points upward. The wire on the frame will catch the nail much better, preventing future falls.
Other Quick DIY Home Hacks
So maybe you have a hammer…but you’ve got other DIY problems? Don’t worry, I’ve got you.
Here are a few other quick-and-easy DIY home hacks:
Homeowners need to do this before starting any electrical work
