Why You Should Use Toothpaste to Hang a Picture

Hanging picture frames exactly where you want them can be frustrating. To get them spot-on the first time, put a dab of toothpaste on the hanger

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No-Guess Picture Hanging

Hanging picture frames exactly where you want them can be frustrating. To get them spot-on the first time, put a dab of toothpaste on the hanger and hold it against the wall where you want to hang it. The toothpaste marks the spot to put the nail. — Richard Burke.

Watch this video and learn how to make picture frames with eight flawless mitered corners in less than an hour!

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