Mike in Apopka told us he had three heavy pictures to hang – and he wanted them together, straight, and in a perfect row.

To avoid such disasters, here are some tips on hanging heavy pictures to drywall. For heavy frames, putting a nail into a wall stud will provide the security needed to keep that picture from moving.

First, check to see how each one is rated for the type of wall material on which you’re planning to hang your mirror. If you can locate and screw into a stud, you can hang a heavy mirror from a ...