Adhesive hooks are convenient for hanging garlands, jewelry, calendars, and other lightweight items. But you risk damage if you use them to hang heavy or fragile items. You may even ruin the wall when ...

Q: I want to install a pull-up bar in my garage, which has drywall on the ceiling. How do I make sure the bar doesn’t come crashing down on me? A: Whether it’s a pull-up bar, a big potted plant or any ...

Q: I want to hang heavy artwork made of 25 Moroccan tiles on a stucco wall in our screened porch. I don’t want to damage the stucco. Can I attach hooks to the molding along the ceiling and hang the ...

Whether you’re hanging shelving, a large mirror, or brackets for a flat screen TV, you need a wall stud to ensure items actually, well, stay on the wall. “Sometimes it’s not the weight of the item,” ...